Tiffany & Co (TIF) 10-Q23 May 142014 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Apr. 30, 2014
Document Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'
Document Type	'10-Q
Amendment Flag	'false
Document Period End Date	30-Apr-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1
Trading Symbol	'TIF
Entity Registrant Name	'TIFFANY & CO
Entity Central Index Key	'0000098246
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	129,044,397

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Current assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$359,314,000	$345,778,000	$464,916,000
Short-term investments	21,901,000	21,257,000	125,000
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $9,906, $10,337 and $10,153	194,571,000	188,814,000	181,715,000
Inventories, net	2,418,395,000	2,326,580,000	2,280,390,000
Deferred income taxes	102,310,000	101,012,000	80,568,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	236,815,000	244,947,000	176,769,000
Total current assets	3,333,306,000	3,228,388,000	3,184,483,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	848,432,000	855,095,000	807,875,000
Deferred income taxes	260,144,000	278,390,000	305,294,000
Other assets, net	383,632,000	390,478,000	368,104,000
Total Assets	4,825,514,000	4,752,351,000	4,665,756,000
Current liabilities:	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings	240,956,000	252,365,000	216,898,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	306,088,000	342,090,000	280,956,000
Income taxes payable	26,135,000	31,976,000	30,817,000
Merchandise and other customer credits	67,539,000	70,309,000	69,213,000
Total current liabilities	640,718,000	696,740,000	597,884,000
Long-term debt	750,826,000	751,154,000	757,191,000
Pension/postretirement benefit obligations	273,682,000	268,112,000	336,739,000
Deferred gains on sale-leasebacks	80,208,000	81,865,000	89,493,000
Other long-term liabilities	219,491,000	220,512,000	220,003,000
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 2,000 shares, none issued and outstanding	0	0	0
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 240,000 shares, issued and outstanding 129,044, 128,312 and 127,579	1,290,000	1,283,000	1,275,000
Additional paid-in capital	1,128,439,000	1,095,304,000	1,039,023,000
Retained earnings	1,757,653,000	1,682,398,000	1,714,170,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-42,067,000	-58,548,000	-102,787,000
Total Tiffany & Co. stockholders' equity	2,845,315,000	2,720,437,000	2,651,681,000
Non-controlling interests	15,274,000	13,531,000	12,765,000
Total stockholders' equity	2,860,589,000	2,733,968,000	2,664,446,000
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$4,825,514,000	$4,752,351,000	$4,665,756,000

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current	$9,906	$10,337	$10,153
Preferred Stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	2,000	2,000	2,000
Preferred Stock, shares issued	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	'	'	'
Common Stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized	240,000	240,000	240,000
Common Stock, shares issued	129,044	128,312	127,579
Common Stock, shares outstanding	129,044	128,312	127,579

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	$1,012,132,000	$895,484,000
Cost of sales	422,606,000	392,260,000
Gross profit	589,526,000	503,224,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	379,733,000	362,066,000
Earnings from operations	209,793,000	141,158,000
Interest and other expenses, net	16,276,000	12,712,000
Earnings from operations before income taxes	193,517,000	128,446,000
Provision for income taxes	67,908,000	44,869,000
Net earnings	$125,609,000	$83,577,000
Net earnings per share:	'	'
Basic	$0.97	$0.66
Diluted	$0.97	$0.65
Weighted-average number of common shares:	'	'
Basic	128,933,000	127,318,000
Diluted	129,795,000	128,441,000

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'
Net earnings	$125,609,000	$83,577,000
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	17,151,000	-15,438,000
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	767,000	815,000
Unrealized (loss) gain on hedging instruments	-3,479,000	2,787,000
Net unrealized gain on benefit plans	2,042,000	2,924,000
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	16,481,000	-8,912,000
Comprehensive earnings	$142,090,000	$74,665,000

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (USD $)	Total	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Non-controlling Interests [Member]
Beginning Balances at Jan. 31, 2014	$2,733,968,000	$1,682,398,000	($58,548,000)	$1,283,000	$1,095,304,000	$13,531,000
Beginning Balance, Shares at Jan. 31, 2014	128,312,000	'	'	128,312,000	'	'
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")	16,385,000	0	0	8,000	16,377,000	0
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"), shares	'	'	'	769,000	'	'
Tax effect of exercise of stock options and vesting of RSUs	7,593,000	0	0	0	7,593,000	0
Share-based compensation expense	6,913,000	0	0	0	6,913,000	0
Issuance Of Common Stock Value Under Employee Profit Sharing And Retirement Savings Plan	3,925,000	0	0	0	3,925,000	0
Issuance Of Shares Common Stock Under Employee Profit Sharing And Retirement Savings Plan	'	'	'	45,000	'	'
Purchase and retirement of Common Stock, Value	-7,146,000	-6,553,000	0	-1,000	-592,000	0
Purchase and retirement of Common Stock, Shares	-82,000	'	'	-82,000	'	'
Cash dividends on Common Stock	-43,801,000	-43,801,000	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	16,481,000	0	16,481,000	0	0	0
Net earnings	125,609,000	125,609,000	0	0	0	0
Redemption of non-controlling interest	0	0	0	0	-1,081,000	1,081,000
Non-controlling interests	662,000	0	0	0	0	662,000
Ending Balances at Apr. 30, 2014	$2,860,589,000	$1,757,653,000	($42,067,000)	$1,290,000	$1,128,439,000	$15,274,000
Ending Balance, Shares at Apr. 30, 2014	129,044,000	'	'	129,044,000	'	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net earnings	$125,609,000	$83,577,000
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	49,857,000	43,510,000
Amortization of gain on sale-leasebacks	-2,361,000	-2,396,000
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	-7,498,000	-6,078,000
Provision for inventories	8,289,000	9,602,000
Deferred income taxes	12,585,000	-6,026,000
Provision for pension/postretirement benefits	10,430,000	13,796,000
Share-based compensation expense	6,845,000	7,178,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	-4,279,000	-12,149,000
Inventories	-91,630,000	-78,617,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-16,260,000	-17,199,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-40,200,000	-17,097,000
Income taxes payable	33,044,000	9,148,000
Merchandise and other customer credits	-3,102,000	2,922,000
Other, net	-4,713,000	-27,888,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	76,616,000	2,283,000
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Purchases of marketable securities and short-term investments	-346,000	-298,000
Capital expenditures	-35,162,000	-34,542,000
Notes receivable funded	0	-3,000,000
Proceeds from notes receivable	3,486,000	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-32,022,000	-37,840,000
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
(Repayment of) proceeds from credit facility borrowings, net	-11,389,000	27,916,000
Other proceeds from credit facility borrowings	2,405,000	3,237,000
Other repayments of credit facility borrowings	-964,000	-4,004,000
Repurchase of Common Stock	-7,146,000	0
Proceeds from exercised stock options	20,625,000	5,316,000
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	7,498,000	6,078,000
Cash dividends on Common Stock	-43,801,000	-40,748,000
Financing fees	-84,000	0
Net cash used in financing activities	-32,856,000	-2,205,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	1,798,000	-2,160,000
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	13,536,000	-39,922,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	345,778,000	504,838,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of three months	$359,314,000	$464,916,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Financi

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	'

	1	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tiffany & Co. (also referred to as the Registrant) and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) in which a controlling interest is maintained. Controlling interest is determined by majority ownership interest and the absence of substantive third-party participating rights or, in the case of variable interest entities (VIEs), if the Company has the power to significantly direct the activities of a VIE, as well as the obligation to absorb significant losses of or the right to receive significant benefits from the VIE. Intercompany accounts, transactions and profits have been eliminated in consolidation. The interim statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (which represent normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state the Company’s financial position as of April 30, 2014 and 2013 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The condensed consolidated balance sheet data for January 31, 2014 is derived from the audited financial statements, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and should be read in connection with these financial statements. As permitted by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, these financial statements do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles.

	The Company’s business is seasonal in nature, with the fourth quarter typically representing approximately one-third of annual net sales and a higher percentage of annual net earnings. Therefore, the results of its operations for the three months ended April 30, 2014 and 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results of the entire fiscal year.

Receivables_and_Financing_Arra

Receivables and Financing Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Financing Receivables [Text Block]	'

	2	RECEIVABLES AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

	Receivables. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses associated with the accounts receivable recorded on the balance sheet. The allowance is determined based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the length of time that the receivables are past due, the Company's knowledge of the customer, economic and market conditions and historical write-off experiences.

	For the receivables associated with Tiffany & Co. credit cards ("Credit Card Receivables"), the Company uses various indicators to determine whether to extend credit to customers and the amount of credit. Such indicators include reviewing prior experience with the customer, including sales and collection history, and using applicants' credit reports and scores provided by credit rating agencies. Credit Card Receivables require minimum balance payments. The Company classifies a Credit Card account as overdue if a minimum balance payment has not been received within the allotted timeframe (generally 30 days), after which internal collection efforts commence. For all Credit Card Receivables recorded on the balance sheet, once all internal collection efforts have been exhausted and management has reviewed the account, the account balance is written off and may be sent for external collection or legal action. At April 30, 2014 and 2013, the carrying amount of the Credit Card Receivables (recorded in accounts receivable, net) was $59,823,000 and $53,160,000, of which 97% and 98% were considered current, respectively. The allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses associated with the Credit Card Receivables (approximately $1,000,000 at April 30, 2014 and $1,500,000 at April 30, 2013) was determined based on the factors discussed above. Finance charges earned on Credit Card accounts are not significant.

	Financing Arrangements. The Company may, from time to time, provide financing to diamond mining and exploration companies in order to obtain rights to purchase the mine's output. Management evaluates these and any other financing arrangements that may arise for potential impairment by reviewing the parties' financial statements and projections and business, operational and other economic factors on a periodic basis. At April 30, 2014 and 2013, the current portion of the carrying amount of financing arrangements including accrued interest was $19,095,000 and $7,065,000 and was recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets. At April 30, 2014 and 2013, the non-current portion of the carrying amount of financing arrangements including accrued interest was $51,459,000 and $65,460,000 and was included in other assets, net. The Company has not recorded any material impairment charges on such loans as of April 30, 2014 and 2013.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'

	3	INVENTORIES



	(in thousands)		April 30,		January 31,		April 30,
			2014		2014		2013
	Finished goods		$	1,365,299	$	1,333,926	$	1,341,369

	Raw materials		920,982		874,799		812,530

	Work-in-process		132,114		117,855		126,491

	Inventories, net		$	2,418,395	$	2,326,580	$	2,280,390

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'

	4	INCOME TAXES

	The effective income tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2014 was 35.1% versus 34.9% in the prior year. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2014 includes an increase of 2.0 percentage points due to the one-time impact of changes in tax legislation offset by the favorable impact of a valuation allowance release of 1.3 percentage points.

	During the three months ended April 30, 2014, the change in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest and penalties was not significant.

	The Company conducts business globally, and as a result, is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various state and foreign jurisdictions. As a matter of course, various taxing authorities regularly audit the Company. The Company's tax filings are currently being examined by a number of tax authorities in various jurisdictions. An audit is being conducted by the Internal Revenue Service (tax years 2006–2009). Tax years from 2006–present are open to examination in U.S. Federal and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. As part of these audits, the Company engages in discussions with the taxing authorities regarding tax positions. Management believes it is reasonably possible that the total gross amount provided for unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by approximately $20,000,000 in the next 12 months, primarily due to the potential settlement of outstanding tax matters and closing of audits. If the Company does recognize such a decrease, management does not currently anticipate a significant effect on net earnings. Future developments may result in a change in this assessment.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'

	5	EARNINGS PER SHARE

	Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed as net earnings divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS includes the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of stock options and unvested restricted stock units.

	The following table summarizes the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators for the basic and diluted EPS computations:


			Three Months Ended April 30,
	(in thousands)		2014		2013
	Net earnings for basic and diluted EPS		$	125,609	$	83,577

	Weighted-average shares for basic EPS		128,933		127,318

	Incremental shares based upon the assumed		862		1,123
	exercise of stock options and unvested restricted stock units
	Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS		129,795		128,441


	For the three months ended April 30, 2014 and 2013, there were 324,000 and 765,000 stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the computations of earnings per diluted share due to their antidilutive effect.

Hedging_Instruments

Hedging Instruments

3 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Hedging Instruments

HEDGING INSTRUMENTS

Background Information

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, including interest rate swaps, forward contracts and put option contracts to mitigate a portion of its exposures to changes in interest rates, foreign currency and precious metal prices. Derivative instruments are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at their fair values, as either assets or liabilities, with an offset to current or comprehensive earnings, depending on whether the derivative is designated as part of an effective hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction. If a derivative instrument meets certain hedge accounting criteria, it is designated as one of the following on the date it is entered into:

•

Fair Value Hedge – A hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment. For fair value hedge transactions, both the effective and ineffective portions of the changes in the fair value of the derivative and changes in the fair value of the item being hedged are recorded in current earnings.

•

Cash Flow Hedge – A hedge of the exposure to variability in the cash flows of a recognized asset, liability or a forecasted transaction. For cash flow hedge transactions, the effective portion of the changes in fair value of derivatives are reported as other comprehensive income ("OCI") and are recognized in current earnings in the period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects current earnings. Amounts excluded from the effectiveness calculation and any ineffective portions of the change in fair value of the derivative are recognized in current earnings.

The Company formally documents the nature of and relationships between the hedging instruments and hedged items for a derivative to qualify as a hedge at inception and throughout the hedged period. The Company also documents its risk management objectives, strategies for undertaking the various hedge transactions and method of assessing hedge effectiveness. Additionally, for hedges of forecasted transactions, the significant characteristics and expected terms of a forecasted transaction must be identified, and it must be probable that each forecasted transaction will occur. If it were deemed probable that the forecasted transaction would not occur, the gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument would be recognized in current earnings. Derivative financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a specified level of effectiveness between the hedge instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period.

The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Types of Derivative Instruments

Interest Rate Swaps – In 2012, the Company entered into forward-starting interest rate swaps to hedge the impact of interest rate volatility on future interest payments associated with the anticipated incurrence of $250,000,000 of additional debt which was incurred in July 2012. The Company accounted for the forward-starting interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges.

Foreign Exchange Forward and Put Option Contracts – The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts or put option contracts to offset the foreign currency exchange risks associated with foreign currency-denominated exposures, intercompany transactions and forecasted purchases of merchandise between entities with differing functional currencies. For put option contracts, if the market exchange rate at the time of the put option contract's expiration is stronger than the contracted exchange rate, the Company allows the put option contract to expire, limiting its loss to the cost of the put option contract. The Company assesses hedge effectiveness based on the total changes in the foreign exchange forward and put option contracts' cash flows. These foreign exchange forward contracts and put option contracts are designated and accounted for as either cash flow hedges or economic hedges that are not designated as hedging instruments.

As of April 30, 2014, the notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts accounted for as cash flow hedges was $163,464,000 and the notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts accounted for as undesignated hedges was $50,683,000. The term of all outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts as of April 30, 2014 ranged from less than one month to 12 months.

Precious Metal Forward Contracts – The Company periodically hedges a portion of its forecasted purchases of precious metals for use in its internal manufacturing operations through the use of forward contracts in order to minimize the effect of volatility in precious metal prices. The Company accounts for its precious metal forward contracts as cash flow hedges. The Company assesses hedge effectiveness based on the total changes in the precious metal forward contracts' cash flows. The maximum term over which the Company is hedging its exposure to the variability of future cash flows for all forecasted transactions is 12 months. As of April 30, 2014, there were precious metal derivative instruments outstanding for approximately 17,000 ounces of platinum and 527,000 ounces of silver.

Information on the location and amounts of derivative gains and losses in the condensed consolidated financial statements is as follows:

Three Months Ended April 30,

2014

2013

(in thousands)

Pre-Tax Gain

Pre-Tax Gain (Loss)

Pre-Tax Gain

Pre-Tax Gain (Loss)

(Loss)

Reclassified

(Loss)

Reclassified

Recognized

from

Recognized

from

in OCI

Accumulated

in OCI

Accumulated

(Effective

OCI into

(Effective

OCI into

Portion)

Earnings

Portion)

Earnings

(Effective

Portion)

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships:

Foreign exchange forward contracts a

(144

)

7,373

9,176

1,929

Put option contracts a

—

1,278

268

Precious metal forward contracts a

412

(1,503

)

(4,984

)

(925

)

Forward-starting interest rate swaps b

—

(373

)

—

(390

)

268

5,497

5,470

882

The gain or loss recognized in earnings is included within Cost of sales.

The gain or loss recognized in earnings is included within Interest and other expenses, net.

The gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments were not significant in the periods ended April 30, 2014 and 2013. There was no material ineffectiveness related to the Company's hedging instruments for the periods ended April 30, 2014 and 2013. The Company expects approximately $6,600,000 of net pre-tax derivative gains included in accumulated other comprehensive income at April 30, 2014 will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. This amount will vary due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and precious metal prices.

For information regarding the location and amount of the derivative instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, see "Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments."

Concentration of Credit Risk

A number of major international financial institutions are counterparties to the Company's derivative financial instruments. The Company enters into derivative financial instrument agreements only with counterparties meeting certain credit standards (a credit rating of A/A2 or better at the time of the agreement) and limits the amount of agreements or contracts it enters into with any one party. The Company may be exposed to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by individual counterparties or the entire group of counterparties.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'

	7	FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

	Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. U.S. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. U.S. GAAP prescribes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 inputs are considered to carry the most weight within the fair value hierarchy due to the low levels of judgment required in determining fair values.

	Level 2 – Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs reflecting the reporting entity's own assumptions. Level 3 inputs are considered to carry the least weight within the fair value hierarchy due to substantial levels of judgment required in determining fair values.

	The Company uses the market approach to measure fair value for its marketable securities, time deposits and derivative instruments. The Company's foreign exchange forward contracts, as well as its put option contracts, are primarily valued using the appropriate foreign exchange spot rates. The Company's precious metal forward contracts are primarily valued using the relevant precious metal spot rate. For further information on the Company's hedging instruments and program, see "Note 6. Hedging Instruments."

	Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value at April 30, 2014 are classified in the table below in one of the three categories described above:


						Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)		Carrying Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Fair Value
	Marketable securities a		$	53,393		$	53,393		$	—		$	—		$	53,393

	Time deposits b		21,901			21,901			—			—			21,901

	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Precious metal forward contracts c		197			—			197			—			197

	Foreign exchange forward contracts c		3,799			—			3,799			—			3,799

	Total financial assets		$	79,290		$	75,294		$	3,996		$	—		$	79,290



						Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)		Carrying Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Fair Value
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Precious metal forward contracts d		$	1,077		$	—		$	1,077		$	—		$	1,077

	Foreign exchange forward contracts d		303			—			303			—			303

	Total financial liabilities		$	1,380		$	—		$	1,380		$	—		$	1,380


	Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value at April 30, 2013 are classified in the table below in one of the three categories described above:


						Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)		Carrying Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Fair Value
	Marketable securities a		$	50,067		$	50,067		$	—		$	—		$	50,067

	Time deposits b		125			125			—			—			125

	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Precious metal forward contracts c		205			—			205			—			205

	Foreign exchange forward contracts c		24,183			—			24,183			—			24,183

	Total financial assets		$	74,580		$	50,192		$	24,388		$	—		$	74,580



						Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)		Carrying Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Fair Value
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Precious metal forward contracts d		$	4,047		$	—		$	4,047		$	—		$	4,047

Foreign exchange forward contracts d		80			—			80			—			80

Total financial liabilities		$	4,127		$	—		$	4,127		$	—		$	4,127

aIncluded within Other assets, net.
bIncluded within Short-term investments.
cIncluded within Prepaid expenses and other current assets.
dIncluded within Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

The fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments was not significant in the periods ended April 30, 2014 and 2013. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximates carrying value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities and would be measured using Level 1 inputs. The fair value of debt with variable interest rates approximates carrying value and is measured using Level 2 inputs. The fair value of debt with fixed interest rates was determined using the quoted market prices of debt instruments with similar terms and maturities, which are considered Level 2 inputs. The total carrying value of short-term borrowings and long-term debt was $991,782,000 and $974,089,000 and the corresponding fair value was approximately $1,100,000,000 at both April 30, 2014 and 2013.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'

	8	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

	Litigation. On December 21, 2013, an award was issued (the "Arbitration Award") in favor of The Swatch Group Ltd. ("Swatch") and its wholly-owned subsidiary Tiffany Watch Co. ("Watch Company"; Swatch and Watch Company, together, the "Swatch Parties") in an arbitration proceeding (the "Arbitration") between the Registrant and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Tiffany and Company and Tiffany (NJ) Inc. (the Registrant and such subsidiaries, together, the "Tiffany Parties") and the Swatch Parties.

	The Arbitration was initiated in June 2011 by the Swatch Parties, who sought damages for alleged breach of agreements entered into by and among the Swatch Parties and the Tiffany Parties in December 2007 (the "Agreements"), and the hearing was held in October 2012 before a three-member arbitral panel convened in the Netherlands pursuant to the Arbitration Rules of the Netherlands Arbitration Institute. The Agreements pertained to the development and commercialization of a watch business and, among other things, contained various licensing and governance provisions and approval requirements relating to business, marketing and branding plans and provisions allocating profits relating to sales of the watch business between the Swatch Parties and the Tiffany Parties.

	In general terms, the Swatch Parties alleged that the Tiffany Parties breached the Agreements by obstructing and delaying development of Watch Company’s business and otherwise failing to proceed in good faith. The Swatch Parties sought damages based on alternate theories ranging from CHF 73,000,000 (or approximately $83,000,000 at April 30, 2014) (based on its alleged wasted investment) to CHF 3,800,000,000 (or approximately $4,300,000,000 at April 30, 2014) (calculated based on alleged future lost profits of the Swatch Parties and their affiliates over the entire term of the Agreements).

	In the Arbitration, the Tiffany Parties defended against the Swatch Parties’ claims vigorously, disputing both the merits of the claims and the calculation of the alleged damages. The Tiffany Parties also asserted counterclaims for damages attributable to breach by the Swatch Parties, stemming from the Swatch Parties’ September 12, 2011 public issuance of a Notice of Termination purporting to terminate the Agreements due to alleged material breach by the Tiffany Parties, and for termination due to such breach. In general terms, the Tiffany Parties alleged that the Swatch Parties did not have grounds for termination, failed to meet the high standard for proving material breach set forth in the Agreements and failed to provide appropriate management, distribution, marketing and other resources for TIFFANY & CO. brand watches and to honor their contractual obligations to the Tiffany Parties regarding brand management. The Tiffany Parties’ counterclaims sought damages based on alternate theories ranging from CHF 120,000,000 (or approximately $136,000,000 at April 30, 2014) (based on its wasted investment) to approximately CHF 540,000,000 (or approximately $611,000,000 at April 30, 2014) (calculated based on alleged future lost profits of the Tiffany Parties).

	Under the terms of the Arbitration Award, and at the request of the Swatch Parties and the Tiffany Parties, the Agreements were deemed terminated as of March 1, 2013. Pursuant to the Arbitration Award, the Tiffany Parties were ordered to pay the Swatch Parties damages of CHF 402,737,000 (the "Arbitration Damages"), as well as interest from June 30, 2012 to the date of payment, two-thirds of the cost of the Arbitration and two-thirds of the Swatch Parties' legal fees, expenses and costs. These amounts were paid in full in January 2014, and, in the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a charge of $480,211,000 which had been classified as Arbitration award expense in the consolidated statement of earnings for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014.

	On March 31, 2014, the Tiffany Parties took action in the courts of the Netherlands to annul the Arbitration Award. Generally, arbitration awards are final; however, Dutch law does provide for limited grounds on which arbitral awards may be set aside. The Tiffany Parties have petitioned to annul the Arbitration Award on these statutory grounds. These grounds include, for example, that the arbitral tribunal violated its mandate by changing the express terms of the Agreements.

	Management expects that the annulment action will not be ultimately resolved for at least two years; however, if the Arbitration Award is finally annulled, management anticipates that the claims and counterclaims that formed the basis of the Arbitration, and potentially additional claims and counterclaims, will be litigated in court proceedings between and among the Swatch Parties and the Tiffany Parties. The identity and location of the courts that would hear such actions cannot be determined at this time.

	In any such litigation, issues of liability and damages will be pled and determined without regard to the findings of the arbitral panel. As such, it is possible that the court could find that the Swatch Parties were in material breach of their obligations under the Agreements, that the Tiffany Parties were in material breach of their obligations under the Agreements or that neither the Swatch Parties nor the Tiffany Parties were in material breach. If the Swatch Parties’ claims of liability were accepted by the court, the damages award cannot be reasonably estimated at this time, but could exceed the Arbitration Damages and could have a material adverse effect on the Registrant’s consolidated financial statements or liquidity.

	Management has not established any accrual in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements as of April 30, 2014 related to the annulment process or any potential subsequent litigation because it does not believe that an annulment of the Arbitration Award and the subsequent award of damages exceeding the Arbitration Damages is probable.

	The Company is proceeding with plans to design, produce, market and distribute TIFFANY & CO. brand watches through a Swiss subsidiary. The effective development and growth of this watch business will require additional resources and will involve risks and uncertainties.

	Leases. In April 2010, Tiffany committed to a plan to consolidate and relocate its New York headquarters staff to a single leased location in Manhattan. The Company recorded accrued exit charges of $30,884,000 during the second quarter of 2011 within other long-term liabilities associated with the relocation. The following is a reconciliation of the remaining accrued exit charges:


	(in thousands)

	Balance at January 31, 2014	$	10,465

	Cash payments, net of estimated sublease income	(1,518		)
	Interest accretion	69

	Balance at April 30, 2014	$	9,016

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'

	9	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss



	(in thousands)		April 30,			January 31,			April 30,
			2014			2014			2013
	Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		$	33,997		$	16,846		$	28,626

	Unrealized gain on marketable securities		3,444			2,677			2,664

	Deferred hedging loss		(10,086		)	(6,607		)	(420		)
	Net unrealized loss on benefit plans		(69,422		)	(71,464		)	(133,657		)
			$	(42,067	)	$	(58,548	)	$	(102,787	)
	Additions to and reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:


			Three Months Ended April 30,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		$	17,348		$	(17,893	)

	Income tax (expense) benefit		(197		)	2,455

	Foreign currency adjustments, net of tax		17,151			(15,438		)

	Unrealized gain on marketable securities		1,219			1,266

	Income tax expense		(452		)	(451		)
	Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax		767			815

	Unrealized gain on hedging instruments		268			5,470

	Reclassification adjustment for gain included in		(5,497		)	(882		)
	net earnings a
	Income tax benefit (expense)		1,750			(1,801		)

	Unrealized (loss) gain on hedging instruments, net of		(3,479		)	2,787
	tax
	Amortization of net loss included in net earnings b		3,408			5,296

	Amortization of prior service (credit) cost included in net earnings b		(108		)	78

	Income tax expense		(1,258		)	(2,450		)
	Net unrealized gain on benefit plans, net of tax		2,042			2,924

	Total other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax		$	16,481		$	(8,912	)


	a	These gains are reclassified into Interest and other expenses, net and Cost of sales (see "Note 6. Hedging Instruments" for additional details).

	b	These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs (see "Note 10. Employee Benefit Plans" for additional details).

	Cash Dividends. The Company's Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends of $0.34 and $0.32 per share of Common Stock in the three months ended April 30, 2014 and 2013.

	Share Repurchase Program. In March 2014, the Company's Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program which authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $300,000,000 of its Common Stock through open market transactions. Purchases are discretionary and will be made from time to time based on market conditions and the Company's liquidity needs. The program will expire on March 31, 2017.

	The Company's share repurchase activity was as follows:



(in thousands, except per share amounts)	Three Months Ended
	30-Apr-14
Cost of repurchases	$	7,146

Shares repurchased and retired	82

Average cost per share	$	86.95


At April 30, 2014, approximately $292,854,000 remained available for share repurchases under this authorization.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]	'

	10	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

	The Company maintains several pension and retirement plans, and also provides certain health-care and life insurance benefits.

	Net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit expense included the following components:



			Three Months Ended April 30,
			Pension Benefits						Other
									Postretirement Benefits
	(in thousands)		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Periodic Benefit Cost:
	Service cost		$	4,623		$	5,056		$	595		$	723

	Interest cost		7,130			6,865			672			728

	Expected return on plan assets		(5,890		)	(4,950		)	—			—

	Amortization of prior service cost (credit)		60			243			(168		)	(165		)

	Amortization of net loss		3,401			5,200			7			96

	Net expense		$	9,324		$	12,414		$	1,106		$	1,382

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'

	11	SEGMENT INFORMATION

	The Company's reportable segments are as follows:


	•	Americas includes sales in Company-operated TIFFANY & CO. stores in the United States, Canada and Latin America, as well as sales of TIFFANY & CO. products in certain markets through business-to-business, Internet, catalog and wholesale operations;


	•	Asia-Pacific includes sales in Company-operated TIFFANY & CO. stores, as well as sales of TIFFANY & CO. products in certain markets through Internet and wholesale operations;


	•	Japan includes sales in Company-operated TIFFANY & CO. stores, as well as sales of TIFFANY & CO. products through business-to-business, Internet and wholesale operations;


	•	Europe includes sales in Company-operated TIFFANY & CO. stores, as well as sales of TIFFANY & CO. products in certain markets through Internet and wholesale operations; and


	•	Other consists of all non-reportable segments, including (i) retail sales in Company-operated TIFFANY & CO. stores and wholesale distribution in the Emerging Markets region; (ii) wholesale sales of diamonds; and (iii) licensing agreements.

	Certain information relating to the Company's segments is set forth below:


			Three Months Ended April 30,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013
	Net sales:
	Americas		$	438,688		$	407,697

	Asia-Pacific		260,944			223,427

	Japan		173,894			144,527

	Europe		101,285			92,986

	Total reportable segments		974,811			868,637

	Other		37,321			26,847

			$	1,012,132		$	895,484

	Earnings from operations*:
	Americas		$	81,484		$	58,962

	Asia-Pacific		71,841			55,459

	Japan		71,496			53,419

	Europe		16,972			14,278

	Total reportable segments		241,793			182,118

	Other		2,264			844

			$	244,057		$	182,962



	*	Represents earnings from operations before (i) unallocated corporate expenses, (ii) interest and other expenses, net, and (iii) other operating expense.

	The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the segments' earnings from operations to the Company's consolidated earnings from operations before income taxes:


			Three Months Ended April 30,
(in thousands)		2014			2013
Earnings from operations for segments		$	244,057		$	182,962

Unallocated corporate expenses		(34,264		)	(32,425		)
Interest and other expenses, net		(16,276		)	(12,712		)
Other operating expense		—			(9,379		)

Earnings from operations before income taxes		$	193,517		$	128,446


Unallocated corporate expenses includes certain costs related to administrative support functions which the Company does not allocate to its segments. Such unallocated costs include those for centralized information technology, finance, legal and human resources departments.

Other operating expense in the three months ended April 30, 2013 was related to specific cost-reduction initiatives. These cost-reduction initiatives included severance related to staffing reductions and subleasing of certain office space for which only a portion of the Company's future rent obligations will be recovered.

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'

	12	SUBSEQUENT EVENT
	On May 22, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 12% increase in the quarterly dividend rate, increasing it from $0.34 per share of Common Stock to a new rate of $0.38. This dividend will be paid on July 10, 2014 to shareholders of record on June 20, 2014.

Receivables_and_Financing_Arra1

Receivables and Financing Arrangements (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Receivables and Financing Arrangements (Policies)	Apr. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Receivables. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses associated with the accounts receivable recorded on the balance sheet. The allowance is determined based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the length of time that the receivables are past due, the Company's knowledge of the customer, economic and market conditions and historical write-off experiences.

	For the receivables associated with Tiffany & Co. credit cards ("Credit Card Receivables"), the Company uses various indicators to determine whether to extend credit to customers and the amount of credit. Such indicators include reviewing prior experience with the customer, including sales and collection history, and using applicants' credit reports and scores provided by credit rating agencies. Credit Card Receivables require minimum balance payments. The Company classifies a Credit Card account as overdue if a minimum balance payment has not been received within the allotted timeframe (generally 30 days), after which internal collection efforts commence. For all Credit Card Receivables recorded on the balance sheet, once all internal collection efforts have been exhausted and management has reviewed the account, the account balance is written off and may be sent for external collection or legal action.

Hedging_Instruments_Policies

Hedging Instruments (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	The Company uses derivative financial instruments, including interest rate swaps, forward contracts and put option contracts to mitigate a portion of its exposures to changes in interest rates, foreign currency and precious metal prices. Derivative instruments are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at their fair values, as either assets or liabilities, with an offset to current or comprehensive earnings, depending on whether the derivative is designated as part of an effective hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction. If a derivative instrument meets certain hedge accounting criteria, it is designated as one of the following on the date it is entered into:


	•	Fair Value Hedge – A hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment. For fair value hedge transactions, both the effective and ineffective portions of the changes in the fair value of the derivative and changes in the fair value of the item being hedged are recorded in current earnings.


	•	Cash Flow Hedge – A hedge of the exposure to variability in the cash flows of a recognized asset, liability or a forecasted transaction. For cash flow hedge transactions, the effective portion of the changes in fair value of derivatives are reported as other comprehensive income ("OCI") and are recognized in current earnings in the period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects current earnings. Amounts excluded from the effectiveness calculation and any ineffective portions of the change in fair value of the derivative are recognized in current earnings.

	The Company formally documents the nature of and relationships between the hedging instruments and hedged items for a derivative to qualify as a hedge at inception and throughout the hedged period. The Company also documents its risk management objectives, strategies for undertaking the various hedge transactions and method of assessing hedge effectiveness. Additionally, for hedges of forecasted transactions, the significant characteristics and expected terms of a forecasted transaction must be identified, and it must be probable that each forecasted transaction will occur. If it were deemed probable that the forecasted transaction would not occur, the gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument would be recognized in current earnings. Derivative financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a specified level of effectiveness between the hedge instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period.

	The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Concentration of Credit Risk

	A number of major international financial institutions are counterparties to the Company's derivative financial instruments. The Company enters into derivative financial instrument agreements only with counterparties meeting certain credit standards (a credit rating of A/A2 or better at the time of the agreement) and limits the amount of agreements or contracts it enters into with any one party. The Company may be exposed to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by individual counterparties or the entire group of counterparties.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Policies)	Apr. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 inputs are considered to carry the most weight within the fair value hierarchy due to the low levels of judgment required in determining fair values.

	Level 2 – Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs reflecting the reporting entity's own assumptions. Level 3 inputs are considered to carry the least weight within the fair value hierarchy due to substantial levels of judgment required in determining fair values.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	The Company uses the market approach to measure fair value for its marketable securities, time deposits and derivative instruments. The Company's foreign exchange forward contracts, as well as its put option contracts, are primarily valued using the appropriate foreign exchange spot rates. The Company's precious metal forward contracts are primarily valued using the relevant precious metal spot rate.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of Inventories	'


	(in thousands)	April 30,		January 31,		April 30,
		2014		2014		2013
	Finished goods	$	1,365,299	$	1,333,926	$	1,341,369

	Raw materials	920,982		874,799		812,530

	Work-in-process	132,114		117,855		126,491

	Inventories, net	$	2,418,395	$	2,326,580	$	2,280,390

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators for the basic and diluted EPS computations:


		Three Months Ended April 30,
	(in thousands)	2014		2013
	Net earnings for basic and diluted EPS	$	125,609	$	83,577

	Weighted-average shares for basic EPS	128,933		127,318

	Incremental shares based upon the assumed	862		1,123
	exercise of stock options and unvested restricted stock units
	Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS	129,795		128,441

Hedging_Instruments_Tables

Hedging Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Information on Location and Amounts of Derivative Gains and Losses in Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	'
	Information on the location and amounts of derivative gains and losses in the condensed consolidated financial statements is as follows:


			Three Months Ended April 30,
			2014						2013
	(in thousands)		Pre-Tax Gain			Pre-Tax Gain (Loss)			Pre-Tax Gain			Pre-Tax Gain (Loss)
			(Loss)			Reclassified			(Loss)			Reclassified
			Recognized			from			Recognized			from
			in OCI			Accumulated			in OCI			Accumulated
			(Effective			OCI into			(Effective			OCI into
			Portion)			Earnings			Portion)			Earnings
						(Effective						(Effective
						Portion)						Portion)
	Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts a		$	(144	)	$	7,373		$	9,176		$	1,929

	Put option contracts a		—			—			1,278			268

	Precious metal forward contracts a		412			(1,503		)	(4,984		)	(925		)

	Forward-starting interest rate swaps b		—			(373		)	—			(390		)

			$	268		$	5,497		$	5,470		$	882


	a	The gain or loss recognized in earnings is included within Cost of sales.

	b	The gain or loss recognized in earnings is included within Interest and other expenses, net.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014											Apr. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'											'
Financial Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value	'											'
	Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value at April 30, 2014 are classified in the table below in one of the three categories described above:											Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value at April 30, 2013 are classified in the table below in one of the three categories described above:


				Estimated Fair Value											Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value		(in thousands)	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
	Marketable securities a	$	53,393	$	53,393	$	—	$	—	$	53,393	Marketable securities a	$	50,067	$	50,067	$	—	$	—	$	50,067

	Time deposits b	21,901		21,901		—		—		21,901		Time deposits b	125		125		—		—		125

	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:											Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Precious metal forward contracts c	197		—		197		—		197		Precious metal forward contracts c	205		—		205		—		205

	Foreign exchange forward contracts c	3,799		—		3,799		—		3,799		Foreign exchange forward contracts c	24,183		—		24,183		—		24,183

	Total financial assets	$	79,290	$	75,294	$	3,996	$	—	$	79,290	Total financial assets	$	74,580	$	50,192	$	24,388	$	—	$	74,580



				Estimated Fair Value											Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value		(in thousands)	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:											Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Precious metal forward contracts d	$	1,077	$	—	$	1,077	$	—	$	1,077	Precious metal forward contracts d	$	4,047	$	—	$	4,047	$	—	$	4,047

	Foreign exchange forward contracts d	303		—		303		—		303		Foreign exchange forward contracts d	80		—		80		—		80

	Total financial liabilities	$	1,380	$	—	$	1,380	$	—	$	1,380	Total financial liabilities	$	4,127	$	—	$	4,127	$	—	$	4,127

												aIncluded within Other assets, net.
												bIncluded within Short-term investments.
												cIncluded within Prepaid expenses and other current assets.
												dIncluded within Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Accrued Exit Charges Associated with Relocation	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the remaining accrued exit charges:


	(in thousands)

	Balance at January 31, 2014	$	10,465

	Cash payments, net of estimated sublease income	(1,518		)
	Interest accretion	69

	Balance at April 30, 2014	$	9,016

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss



	(in thousands)		April 30,			January 31,			April 30,
			2014			2014			2013
	Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		$	33,997		$	16,846		$	28,626

	Unrealized gain on marketable securities		3,444			2,677			2,664

	Deferred hedging loss		(10,086		)	(6,607		)	(420		)
	Net unrealized loss on benefit plans		(69,422		)	(71,464		)	(133,657		)
			$	(42,067	)	$	(58,548	)	$	(102,787	)
Additions to and Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings	'
	Additions to and reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:


			Three Months Ended April 30,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		$	17,348		$	(17,893	)

	Income tax (expense) benefit		(197		)	2,455

	Foreign currency adjustments, net of tax		17,151			(15,438		)

	Unrealized gain on marketable securities		1,219			1,266

	Income tax expense		(452		)	(451		)
	Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax		767			815

	Unrealized gain on hedging instruments		268			5,470

	Reclassification adjustment for gain included in		(5,497		)	(882		)
	net earnings a
	Income tax benefit (expense)		1,750			(1,801		)

	Unrealized (loss) gain on hedging instruments, net of		(3,479		)	2,787
	tax
	Amortization of net loss included in net earnings b		3,408			5,296

	Amortization of prior service (credit) cost included in net earnings b		(108		)	78

	Income tax expense		(1,258		)	(2,450		)
	Net unrealized gain on benefit plans, net of tax		2,042			2,924

	Total other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax		$	16,481		$	(8,912	)


	a	These gains are reclassified into Interest and other expenses, net and Cost of sales (see "Note 6. Hedging Instruments" for additional details).

	b	These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs (see "Note 10. Employee Benefit Plans" for additional details).
Schedule Of Share Repurchases	'
	The Company's share repurchase activity was as follows:



	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	Three Months Ended
		30-Apr-14
	Cost of repurchases	$	7,146

	Shares repurchased and retired	82

	Average cost per share	$	86.95

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'
	Net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit expense included the following components:



		Three Months Ended April 30,
		Pension Benefits						Other
								Postretirement Benefits
	(in thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Periodic Benefit Cost:
	Service cost	$	4,623		$	5,056		$	595		$	723

	Interest cost	7,130			6,865			672			728

	Expected return on plan assets	(5,890		)	(4,950		)	—			—

	Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	60			243			(168		)	(165		)

	Amortization of net loss	3,401			5,200			7			96

	Net expense	$	9,324		$	12,414		$	1,106		$	1,382

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Company's Segments Information	'
	Certain information relating to the Company's segments is set forth below:


			Three Months Ended April 30,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013
	Net sales:
	Americas		$	438,688		$	407,697

	Asia-Pacific		260,944			223,427

	Japan		173,894			144,527

	Europe		101,285			92,986

	Total reportable segments		974,811			868,637

	Other		37,321			26,847

			$	1,012,132		$	895,484

	Earnings from operations*:
	Americas		$	81,484		$	58,962

	Asia-Pacific		71,841			55,459

	Japan		71,496			53,419

	Europe		16,972			14,278

	Total reportable segments		241,793			182,118

	Other		2,264			844

			$	244,057		$	182,962



	*	Represents earnings from operations before (i) unallocated corporate expenses, (ii) interest and other expenses, net, and (iii) other operating expense.
Reconciliation of Segments' Earnings from Operations to Company's Consolidated Earnings from Operations Before Income Taxes	'
	The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the segments' earnings from operations to the Company's consolidated earnings from operations before income taxes:


			Three Months Ended April 30,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013
	Earnings from operations for segments		$	244,057		$	182,962

	Unallocated corporate expenses		(34,264		)	(32,425		)
	Interest and other expenses, net		(16,276		)	(12,712		)
	Other operating expense		—			(9,379		)

	Earnings from operations before income taxes		$	193,517		$	128,446

Receivables_and_Financing_Arra2

Receivables and Financing Arrangements (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivables	$59,823,000	$53,160,000
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivables Percentage Current	97.00%	98.00%
Consumer Credit Card Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses	1,000,000	1,500,000
Financing Receivables Gross Current	19,095,000	7,065,000
Financing Receivables Gross Non Current	$51,459,000	$65,460,000

Inventories_Components_of_Inve

Inventories - Components of Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Finished goods	$1,365,299,000	$1,333,926,000	$1,341,369,000
Raw materials	920,982,000	874,799,000	812,530,000
Work-in-process	132,114,000	117,855,000	126,491,000
Inventories, net	$2,418,395,000	$2,326,580,000	$2,280,390,000

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate, Percent	35.10%	34.90%
Tax Legislation Impact	2	'
Valuation Allowance Release Impact	-1.3	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, decreases resulting from current period tax positions	$20,000,000	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'
Open Tax Year	'2006	'
Minimum [Member] \| Internal Revenue Service [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'
Income tax examination, tax years	'2006	'
Maximum [Member] \| Internal Revenue Service [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'
Income tax examination, tax years	'2009	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'
Net earnings	$125,609,000	$83,577,000
Basic	128,933,000	127,318,000
Incremental shares based upon assumed exercise of stock options and unvested restricted stock units	862,000	1,123,000
Diluted	129,795,000	128,441,000
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	324,000	765,000

Hedging_Instruments_Additional

Hedging Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
		Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	Platinum [Member]	Silver [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	2012 4.40% Series B Notes, due July 2042 [Member]
		Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	oz	oz	Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$250,000,000
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	50,683,000	163,464,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Term of Contract	'	'	'	'	'	'1 month	'12 months	'12 months	'
Notional amount of precious metal hedge	'	'	'	17,000	527,000	'	'	'	'
Expected approximately amount of net pre-tax derivative gains included in accumulated other comprehensive income that will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months	$6,600,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Hedging_Instruments_Informatio

Hedging Instruments - Information on Location and Amounts of Derivative Gains and Losses in Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedging [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014		Apr. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	$268		$5,470
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	5,497		882
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cost of sales [Member]	'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	-144		9,176
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	7,373	[1]	1,929	[1]
Put option contracts [Member] \| Cost of sales [Member]	'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	0		1,278
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	0	[1]	268	[1]
Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member] \| Cost of sales [Member]	'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	412		-4,984
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	-1,503	[1]	-925	[1]
Forward-starting interest rate swaps [Member] \| Interest and other expenses, net [Member]	'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	0		0
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)	($373)	[2]	($390)	[2]

[1]	The gain or loss recognized in earnings is included within Cost of sales.
[2]	The gain or loss recognized in earnings is included within Interest and other expenses, net.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Financial Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2014		Apr. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014		Apr. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Total financial assets, Fair Value	$79,290		$74,580
Total financial liabilities, Fair Value	1,380		4,127
Other assets, net [Member] \| Marketable securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	53,393	[1]	50,067	[1]
Short-term Investments [Member] \| Bank Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	21,901	[2]	125	[2]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	197	[3]	205	[3]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	3,799	[3]	24,183	[3]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	1,077	[4]	4,047	[4]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	303	[4]	80	[4]
Carrying Value [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Total financial assets, Fair Value	79,290		74,580
Total financial liabilities, Fair Value	1,380		4,127
Carrying Value [Member] \| Other assets, net [Member] \| Marketable securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	53,393	[1]	50,067	[1]
Carrying Value [Member] \| Short-term Investments [Member] \| Bank Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	21,901	[2]	125	[2]
Carrying Value [Member] \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	197	[3]	205	[3]
Carrying Value [Member] \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	3,799	[3]	24,183	[3]
Carrying Value [Member] \| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	1,077	[4]	4,047	[4]
Carrying Value [Member] \| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	303	[4]	80	[4]
Level 1 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Total financial assets, Fair Value	75,294		50,192
Total financial liabilities, Fair Value	0		0
Level 1 [Member] \| Other assets, net [Member] \| Marketable securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	53,393	[1]	50,067	[1]
Level 1 [Member] \| Short-term Investments [Member] \| Bank Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	21,901	[2]	125	[2]
Level 1 [Member] \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	0	[3]	0	[3]
Level 1 [Member] \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	0	[3]	0	[3]
Level 1 [Member] \| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]
Level 1 [Member] \| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]
Level 2 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Total financial assets, Fair Value	3,996		24,388
Total financial liabilities, Fair Value	1,380		4,127
Level 2 [Member] \| Other assets, net [Member] \| Marketable securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Level 2 [Member] \| Short-term Investments [Member] \| Bank Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	0	[2]	0	[2]
Level 2 [Member] \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	197	[3]	205	[3]
Level 2 [Member] \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	3,799	[3]	24,183	[3]
Level 2 [Member] \| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	1,077	[4]	4,047	[4]
Level 2 [Member] \| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	303	[4]	80	[4]
Level 3 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Total financial assets, Fair Value	0		0
Total financial liabilities, Fair Value	0		0
Level 3 [Member] \| Other assets, net [Member] \| Marketable securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Level 3 [Member] \| Short-term Investments [Member] \| Bank Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	0	[2]	0	[2]
Level 3 [Member] \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	0	[3]	0	[3]
Level 3 [Member] \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Assets, Fair Value	0	[3]	0	[3]
Level 3 [Member] \| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Precious Metal Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]
Level 3 [Member] \| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value	$0	[4]	$0	[4]

[1]	Included within Other assets, net.
[2]	Included within Short-term investments.
[3]	Included within Prepaid expenses and other current assets.
[4]	Included within Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru4

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
The total carrying value of short-term borrowings and long-term debt	$991,782,000	$974,089,000
Total fair value of short-term borrowings and long-term debt	$1,100,000,000	$1,100,000,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies - Litigation (Detail)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014
	CHF	USD ($)	Swatch Parties [Member]	Swatch Parties [Member]	Tiffany Parties [Member]	Tiffany Parties [Member]
			USD ($)	CHF	USD ($)	CHF
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum Damage Claim Sought	'	'	'	'	$136,000,000	120,000,000
Maximum Damage Claim Sought	'	'	'	'	611,000,000	540,000,000
Maximum Damage Claim Sought By Third Party	'	'	4,300,000,000	3,800,000,000	'	'
Minimum Damage Claim Sought By Third Party	'	'	83,000,000	73,000,000	'	'
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value	402,737,000	'	'	'	'	'
Arbitration award expense	'	$480,211,000	'	'	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Accrued Exit Charges Reconciliation (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2011
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'	'
Opening balance	$10,465,000	$30,884,000
Cash payments, net of estimated sublease income	-1,518,000	'
Interest accretion	69,000	'
Ending balance	$9,016,000	$30,884,000

Stockholders_Equity_Accumulate

Stockholders' Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain, net of tax:	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$33,997,000	$16,846,000	$28,626,000
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	3,444,000	2,677,000	2,664,000
Deferred hedging loss	-10,086,000	-6,607,000	-420,000
Net unrealized loss on benefit plans	-69,422,000	-71,464,000	-133,657,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	($42,067,000)	($58,548,000)	($102,787,000)

Stockholders_Equity_Additions_

Stockholders' Equity - Additions to and Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014		Apr. 30, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'		'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$17,348,000		($17,893,000)
Income tax (expense) benefit	-197,000		2,455,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments	17,151,000		-15,438,000
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	1,219,000		1,266,000
Income tax expense	-452,000		-451,000
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	767,000		815,000
Unrealized gain on hedging instruments	268,000		5,470,000
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net earnings	-5,497,000	[1]	-882,000	[1]
Income tax benefit (expense)	1,750,000		-1,801,000
Unrealized (loss) gain on hedging instruments	-3,479,000		2,787,000
Amortization of net loss included in net earnings	3,408,000	[2]	5,296,000	[2]
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost included in net earnings	-108,000	[2]	78,000	[2]
Income tax expense	-1,258,000		-2,450,000
Net unrealized gain on benefit plans	2,042,000		2,924,000
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	$16,481,000		($8,912,000)

[1]	These gains are reclassified into Interest and other expenses, net and Cost of sales (see "Note 6. Hedging Instruments" for additional details).
[2]	These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs (see "Note 10. Employee Benefit Plans" for additional details).

Stockholders_Equity_Stock_Repu

Stockholders' Equity Stock Repurchase Program (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	2014 Program [Member]	2014 Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase [Table] [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cost of repurchases	$7,146,000	$0	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired	82,000	'	'	'
Average cost per share	$86.95	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	'	'	300,000,000	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	'	'	'	$292,854,000

Stockholders_Equity_Dividends_

Stockholders' Equity Dividends Declared (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity Dividends Declared (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Dividends Declared [Abstract]	'	'
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$0.34	$0.32

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul

Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Net Periodic Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service Cost	$4,623	$5,056
Interest Cost	7,130	6,865
Expected Return on Plan Assets	-5,890	-4,950
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	60	243
Amortization of net loss	3,401	5,200
Net expense	9,324	12,414
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service Cost	595	723
Interest Cost	672	728
Expected Return on Plan Assets	0	0
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	-168	-165
Amortization of net loss	7	96
Net expense	$1,106	$1,382

Segment_Information_Companys_S

Segment Information - Company's Segments Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Net sales:	'	'
Net sales	$1,012,132,000	$895,484,000
Earnings from operations:	'	'
Earnings from operations	244,057,000	182,962,000
Americas [Member]	'	'
Net sales:	'	'
Net sales	438,688,000	407,697,000
Earnings from operations:	'	'
Earnings from operations	81,484,000	58,962,000
Asia-Pacific [Member]	'	'
Net sales:	'	'
Net sales	260,944,000	223,427,000
Earnings from operations:	'	'
Earnings from operations	71,841,000	55,459,000
Japan [Member]	'	'
Net sales:	'	'
Net sales	173,894,000	144,527,000
Earnings from operations:	'	'
Earnings from operations	71,496,000	53,419,000
Europe [Member]	'	'
Net sales:	'	'
Net sales	101,285,000	92,986,000
Earnings from operations:	'	'
Earnings from operations	16,972,000	14,278,000
Reportable Geographical Components [Member]	'	'
Net sales:	'	'
Net sales	974,811,000	868,637,000
Earnings from operations:	'	'
Earnings from operations	241,793,000	182,118,000
Other [Member]	'	'
Net sales:	'	'
Net sales	37,321,000	26,847,000
Earnings from operations:	'	'
Earnings from operations	$2,264,000	$844,000

Segment_Information_Reconcilia

Segment Information - Reconciliation of Segments' Earnings from Operations to Company's Consolidated Earnings from Operations Before Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'
Earnings from operations for segments	$244,057,000	$182,962,000
Unallocated corporate expenses	-34,264,000	-32,425,000
Interest and other expenses, net	-16,276,000	-12,712,000
Other operating expense	0	-9,379,000
Earnings from operations before income taxes	$193,517,000	$128,446,000

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	22-May-14	Apr. 30, 2014
Subsequent Event [Member]	'	'	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'
Dividends Payable, Date Declared	22-May-14	'	'
Increase in quarterly dividend rate	'	12.00%	'
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share	'	$0.38	$0.34
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	10-Jul-14	'	'
Dividends Payable, Date of Record	20-Jun-14	'	'