Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6,331 at October 27, 2012, $6,900 at January 28, 2012 and $5,770 at October 29, 2011 Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Current Prepaids and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment: Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] Land Land Buildings and building equipment Buildings and Improvements, Gross Computer hardware, software and equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures, Gross Construction in progress Construction in Progress, Gross Improvements to leased property Leasehold Improvements, Gross Property and equipment, at cost Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Noncurrent Goodwill Goodwill Trademarks, net of accumulated amortization of $3,062 at October 27, 2012, $2,246 at January 28, 2012 and $1,975 at October 29, 2011 Trademarks Net of Accumulated Amortization Trademarks, net of accumulated amortization. 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Convertible Preferred Stock Series 3 [Member] Convertible Preferred Stock Series Three [Member] Convertible preferred stock series three. Convertible Preferred Stock Series 4 [Member] Convertible Preferred Stock Series Four [Member] Convertible preferred stock series four. Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] Other Liabilities [Member] Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Earnings Per Share (Textual) [Abstract] Earnings Per Share (Textual) [Abstract] Earnings per share. Convertible preferred stock Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Preferred Stock Shares repurchased Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Value of shares repurchased Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Acquisitions and Intangible Assets [Abstract] Acquisitions and Intangible Assets Estimated fair values of assets and liabilities at acquisition Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block] Summary of results of earnings from operations Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Other intangible assets by major classes Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Journeys Group [Member] Business Segment [Member] Business Segment. Underground Station Group [Member] Business Segment One [Member] Business Segment One. Schuh Group [Member] Business Segment Two [Member] Business Segment Two. Lids Sports Group [Member] Business Segment Three [Member] Business Segment Three. Johnston & Murphy Group [Member] Business Segment Four [Member] Business Segment Four. Licensed Brands [Member] Business Segment Five [Member] Business Segment Five. Business Segment Six [Member] Business Segment Six [Member] Business Segment Six. Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment reporting information by segment Segment Reporting Information by Segment [Abstract] Segment reporting information by segment. Sales Revenues Intercompany sales Segment Reporting Information, Intersegment Revenue Net sales to external customers Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Segment operating income (loss) Segment operating income (loss) Segment operating income (loss). 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Store Closings and Exit Costs Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising Costs Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Consideration to Resellers Consideration to Resellers [Policy Text Block] Consideration to Resellers. Cooperative Advertising Cooperative Advertising Policy [Policy Text Block] Vendor Allowances Cost of Sales, Vendor Allowances, Policy [Policy Text Block] Environmental Costs Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Common Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Other Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income [Policy Text Block] Other Comprehensive Income. Business Segments Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Principles New Accounting Principles [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Principles. Summary of Basic and Diluted Earnings per share Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Vendor Contract [Member] Vendor Contract [Member] Vendor contract. Leases [Member] Lease Agreements [Member] Customer Lists [Member] Customer Lists [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Schuh [Member] Schuh [Member] Schuh acquisitions. Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisitions and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] Acquisitions and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] Acquisitions and intangible assets. Acquisition purchase price Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Outstanding credit facilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Working capital adjustments Working Capital Adjustment Related To Acquisitions Working capital adjustment related to acquisitions. Net cash acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents Contingent amount related to acquisition Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment Deferred purchase price related to acquisition Supplemental Deferred Purchase Price Payment Supplemental deferred purchase price payment. Deferred purchase price third installment Supplemental Deferred Purchase Price First Installment Supplemental deferred purchase price first installment Deferred purchase price fourth installment Supplemental Deferred Purchase Price Second Installment Supplemental deferred purchase price second installment. Number of retail stores Number Of Retail Stores Number of retail stores. Number of concessions Number Of Concessions Number of concessions. Net sales, related to Schuh's operations Revenue, Net Operating income Compensation expense, related to deferred purchase price allocation Deferred Purchase Price Related To Acquisition Compensation Expense Deferred purchase price related to acquisitions compensation expense. Other intangibles Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Other Intangible Assets The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other intangibles assets. Weighted average amortization period Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life Pro forma adjustments, reflect additional interest expense for debt borrowings Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Debt Borrowings Business acquisitions pro forma debt borrowings. Amortization of intangibles assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Future amortization expense, 2013 Future Amortization Expense, Year One Future amortization expense, 2014 Future Amortization Expense, Year Two Future amortization expense, 2015 Future Amortization Expense, Year Three Future amortization expense, 2016 Future Amortization Expense, Year Four Future amortization expense, 2017 Future Amortization Expense, Year Five Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Allowances on accounts receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Accumulated amortization on trademarks Accumulated Amortization Trademark Accumulated amortization on trademarks. 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Furniture and fixtures [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property and equipment amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets Property and Equipment Amortized over the Estimated Useful Life of Related Assets [Abstract] Property and equipment amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets. Property and equipment, useful life, minimum Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum Property and equipment, useful life, maximum Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum Property and equipment, useful life, average Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Average Fair Value (Textual) [Abstract] Fair Value (Textual) [Abstract] Fair Value (Textual). Impairment of long-lived assets Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Amortization of deferred note expense and debt discount Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for losses on accounts receivable Provision for Doubtful Accounts Restricted stock and share-based compensation Share-based Compensation Provision for discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Effect on cash of changes in working capital and other assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaids and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Other accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Other assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Proceeds from asset sales Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Payments of capital leases Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Payments of long-term debt Repayments of Other Long-term Debt Borrowings under revolving credit facility Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Payments on revolving credit facility Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised Tax Benefit of Stock Options and Restricted Stock Exercised Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised. Shares repurchases Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Change in overdraft balances Proceeds from (Repayments of) Bank Overdrafts Dividends paid on non-redeemable preferred stock Payments of Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Purchase Plan Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental Cash Flow Information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Net cash paid for: Net Cash Paid for Abstract Net cash paid for. Interest Interest Paid Income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Property and equipment amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Accrued Provision for Discontinued Operations Accrued Provision for Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] Accrued provision for discontinued operations. Business Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Facility Shutdown Costs [Member] Facility Shutdown Cost [Member] Facility shutdown cost. Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Accrued Provision for Discontinued Operations Accrued Provision For Discontinued Operations [Roll Forward] Accrued Provision For Discontinued Operations [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of period Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Additional provision Charges and adjustments, net Discontinued Operation Charges and Adjustments Net Discontinued operation charges and adjustments, net. Balance at end of period Current provision for discontinued operations Total Noncurrent Provision for Discontinued Operations Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Retail Store Asset Impairments [Member] Retail Store Asset Impairments [Member] Retail Store Asset Impairments. Other Legal Matters [Member] Other Legal Matters [Member] Other legal matters. Computer Network Intrusion [Member] Computer Network Intrusion [Member] Computer network intrusion. Business Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract] Business Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract] Business segment information. Asset impairments and other, net Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract] Long-Lived Assets Held and Used Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure Total Losses Impairment Long Lived Assets Held and Used Impairment Long-lived assets held and used. Income Statement [Abstract] Net sales Cost of sales Cost of Goods Sold Selling and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Loss on early retirement of debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Interest expense, net: Interest Income (Expense), Net [Abstract] Interest expense Interest income Total interest expense, net Interest Income (Expense), Net Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Earnings from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Provision for discontinued operations, net Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, Net of Tax Net Earnings Basic earnings per common share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Net earnings Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per common share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net earnings Earnings Per Share, Diluted Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Components of net periodic benefit cost Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block] Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] [Domain] for Income Statement Location [Axis] Cost of Sales [Member] Cost of Sales [Member] Concentration Risk by Type [Axis] Concentration Risk by Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Title of Individual [Axis] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Director [Member] Director [Member] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Lids Sports Group [Member] Lids Sports Group [Member] Lids Sports Group. Schuh Group [Member] Schuh Group [Member] Schuh Group. Licensed Brands [Member] Licensed Brands [Member] Licensed Brands. Journeys Group [Member] Journeys Group [Member] Journeys Group [Member] Lids Teams Sports [Member] Lids Teams Sports [Member] Lids Teams Sports [Member] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Total number of retail stores operated by company Number of Retail Stores Operated by Company Number of retail stores operated by company. Change in total assets resulting from aquisition related recast Change in Total Assets From Acquisition Related Recast Change in Total Assets From Acquisition Related Recast Net sales Shipping and warehouse expense, reclassification Shipping and Warehouse Expense, Expense Reclassification Amount Shipping and Warehouse Expense, Expense Reclassification Amount Pretax accruals for environmental contingencies included in provision for discontinued operations Pretax Accruals For Environmental Contingencies Included In Provision For Discontinued Operations Pretax accruals for environmental contingencies included in provision for discontinued operations. Deferred tax valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Effective tax rate, deferred purchase price Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Minimum number of hours of service of full time employees Minimum Number of Hours of Service of Full Time Employees Minimum number of hours of service of full time employees. Restricted stock expense Restricted Stock or Unit Expense Granted, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Grant date fair value (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vesting term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Cash equivalents Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Excess of outstanding checks drawn on zero-balance accounts at domestic banks exceeded book cash balances Excess of Outstanding Checks Drawn on Zero Balance Accounts at Domestic Banks Exceeded Book Cash Balance Excess of outstanding checks drawn on zero-balance accounts at domestic banks exceeded book cash balances. Number of significant customers (in customers) Concentration Risk, Number of Significant Customers Concentration Risk, Number of Significant Customers Concentration risk percentage Concentration Risk, Percentage Concentration risk benchmark percentage Concentration Risk, Benchmark Percentage Concentration Risk, Benchmark Percentage Tenant allowances Tenant Allowances Tenant allowances. Deferred rent Deferred Rent Credit, Noncurrent Goodwill impairment analysis, fair value in excess of carrying value Goodwill Impairment Analysis, Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value Goodwill Impairment Analysis, Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value Amount of reduction in fair value pending increases of 100 basis points in weighted average cost of capital Asset Impairment, Amount of Reduction in Fair Value Pending Increase of 100 Basis Points in Weighted Average Cost of Capital Asset Impairment, Amount of Reduction in Fair Value Pending Increase of 100 Basis Points in Weighted Average Cost of Capital Amount of reduction in fair value pending decrease of 100 basis points in projected annual revenues Asset Impairment, Amount of Reduction in Fair Value Pending Decrease of 100 Basis Points in Projected Anual Revenues Asset Impairment, Amount of Reduction in Fair Value Pending Decrease of 100 Basis Points in Projected Anual Revenues Goodwill impairment analysis, maximum potential impairment amount Goodwill Impairment Analysis, Maximum Potential Impairment Amount Goodwill Impairment Analysis, Maximum Potential Impairment Amount Wholesale and unallocated retail costs of distribution Wholesale and Unallocated Retail Costs of Distribution Wholesale and unallocated retail costs of distribution. Gift card breakage recognized as revenue Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards, Breakage Accrued liability for gift cards Gift Card Liability, Current Advertising costs Advertising Expense Prepaid Advertising Prepaid Advertising Cooperative advertising costs Cooperative Advertising Amount Vendor reimbursements of cooperative advertising costs Vendor Reimbursements of Cooperative Advertising Costs Vendor reimbursements of cooperative advertising costs. Accumulated other comprehensive income pension liability adjustments Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension Liability Adjustments, Net of Tax Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension Liability Adjustments, Net of Tax. 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Basic Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Legal Proceedings (Textual) [Abstract] Legal Proceedings (Textual) [Abstract] Legal proceedings. Minimum estimated undiscounted costs of preparing RIFS for remedial alternatives Minimum Undiscounted Costs For Remedial Alternatives Minimum undiscounted costs for remedial alternatives. Maximum estimated undiscounted costs of preparing RIFS for remedial alternatives Maximum Undiscounted Costs For Remedial Alternatives Maximum undiscounted costs for remedial alternatives. Present worth for remedy of a combination of groundwater extraction and treatment and in-site chemical oxidation Present Worth For Remedy of Groundwater Extraction And Treatment And In-Site Chemical Oxidation Present worth for remedy of groundwater extraction and treatment and in-site chemical oxidation. Minimum historical cost associated with enhanced treatment required by the impact of groundwater plume Minimum Historical Cost Associated With Enhanced Treatment Minimum historical cost associated with enhanced treatment. Maximum historical cost associated with enhanced treatment required by the impact of groundwater plume Maximum Historical Cost Associated With Enhanced Treatment Maximum historical cost associated with enhanced treatment. Future operation and maintenance costs Future Operation And Maintenance Costs Future operation and maintenance costs. Minimum amount of complaint under number of state law theories Amount Of Complaint Against Company Amount of complaint against the company. Period of complaint under number of state law theories Period Of Complaint Against Company Period of complaint against company. Company's maximum share in cost sharing agreements and consent decrees Companys Maximum Share in Cost Sharing Agreements and Consent Decrees Company's maximum share in cost sharing agreements and consent decrees. Amount related to outstanding environmental contingencies Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Approximate claims asserted against the company's acquiring bank Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Total Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock Preferred Stock [Member] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Treasury Shares Treasury Stock [Member] Noncontrolling Interest Non-Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income [Member] Beginning balance Other comprehensive income (loss) Dividends paid on non-redeemable preferred stock Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash Exercise of stock options Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Issue shares-Employee Stock Purchase Plan Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee and non-employee restricted stock Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units, Requisite Service Period Recognition Share-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Restricted stock issuance Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Restricted shares withheld for taxes Restricted Shares Withheld for Taxes Restricted shares withheld for taxes Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Other Stockholders' Equity, Other Noncontrolling interest - (loss) Minority Interest Earning Loss Minority interest earning loss. Ending balance Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Pension Benefits [Member] Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Other Benefits [Member] Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Components of net periodic benefit cost Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost. Net Periodic Benefit Cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Service Cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest Cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected Return on Plan Assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Defined Benefit Plan Amortization [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan Amortization [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan Amortization. Prior Service Cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Losses Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Net Amortization Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Defined Benefit Plan Amortization. Net Periodic Benefit Cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Segment reporting information by segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Estimated fair values of assets and liabilities at acquisition Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] Cash Accounts Receivable Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables Inventories Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory Other current assets Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Current Assets Other Assets The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other current assets. Property and equipment Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Other non-current assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Assets Deferred taxes Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes, Asset (Liability), Net Trademarks Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Trademarks The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to trademarks. Goodwill Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Accounts payable Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Other current liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Other Liabilities Long-term debt (includes current portion) Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Current And Noncurrent Liabilities Long Term Debt Business acquisition purchase price allocation current and noncurrent liabilities long term debt. Other non-current liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Liabilities Net Assets Acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Lease Terminations [Member] Lease Terminations [Member] Lease terminations. Excess Markdowns Related to Store Lease Terminations [Member] Excess Markdowns Related To Store Lease Terminations [Member] Excess markdowns related to the store lease terminations. Restructuring and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations (Textual) [Abstract] Restructuring and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations (Textual) [Abstract] Restructuring and other charges and discontinued operations. Restructuring and other, net Environmental provision Environmental Provision for Discontinued Operations Environmental provision for discontinued operations. Current environmental provision for discontinued operations Current Environmental Provision for Discontinued Operations Current environmental provision for discontinued operations. Common Stocks Tax on gain on foreign currency forward contracts Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Tax on pension liability adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Minimum Pension Liability Net Adjustment, Tax Tax on postretirement liability adjustment Other Comprehensive Income Postretirement Liability Adjustment Net Adjustment Tax Postretirement liability adjustment, net of tax Debenture interest rate Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Interest Rate of Debt Acquisitions and Intangible Assets Acquisitions and Intangible Assets [Text Block] Acquisitions and Intangible Assets. Inventories Inventory, Net [Abstract] Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials Wholesale finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods Retail merchandise Retail Related Inventory, Merchandise Total Inventories Summary of basic and diluted earnings per share Summary of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Summary of basic and diluted earnings per share. Earnings from continuing operations, Income (Numerator) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Preferred stock dividends, Income (Numerator) Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact Basic EPS Income available to common shareholders, Income (Numerator) Net Income Loss Attributable To Parent Basic Net income loss attributable to parent basic Income available to common shareholders, Shares (Denominator) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Income available to common shareholders, Per-Share Amount Effect of Dilutive Securities Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Options and restricted stock, Shares (Denominator) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Convertible preferred stock, Income (Numerator) Amount Of Dilutive Securities Convertible Preferred Stock Amount of dilutive securities convertible preferred stock. Convertible preferred stock, Shares (Denominator) Employees' preferred stock, Shares (Denominator) Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Employees Preferred Stock Incremental common shares attributable to employees preferred stock. Diluted EPS Income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, Income (Numerator) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Diluted Income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, Shares (Denominator) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, Per-Share Amount Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short Term Debt Type [Domain] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Revolver Borrowings [Member] Revolver Borrowings [Member] Revolver Borrowings. UK Term Loans [Member] Uk Term Loans [Member] UK Term Loans. Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of the Companys Financial Instruments [Abstract] Carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments. Carrying Amount Short-term Debt Fair Value Short-term Debt, Fair Value Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]