Area of Real Estate Property
Area (in square feet or acres)
Area of acquisition and construction of a new distribution facility
Multiple Senior Notes
Represents details pertaining to multiple Senior Notes.
Senior Notes Multiple [Member]
Area of land under new distribution facility
Computer, Furniture and Other Equipment [Member]
Computer, furniture and other equipment
Represents information in the aggregate pertaining to (i) long lived, depreciable assets that are used in the creation, maintenance and utilization of information systems; (ii) equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities; and (iii) other tangible personal property used in an office setting.
Foreign currency transactions and related derivative financial instruments
Foreign Currency Transactions and Related Derivative Financial Instruments [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for (1) transactions denominated in a currency other than the reporting enterprise's functional currency, (2) translating foreign currency financial statements that are incorporated into the financial statements of the reporting enterprise by consolidation, combination, or the equity method of accounting, and (3) remeasurement of the financial statements of a foreign reporting enterprise in a hyperinflationary economy and its derivative instruments and hedging activities.
Unsecured Senior Notes 7.24 Percent Due July 2012 [Member]
7.24% unsecured Senior Note payable
Represents the unsecured senior note payable, bearing a fixed interest rate of 7.24 percent and maturing in July, 2012.
Represents the unsecured senior notes payable, bearing a fixed interest rate of 3.90 percent and maturing in January, 2018.
Unsecured Senior Notes 3.90 Percent Due Jan 2018 [Member]
3.90% unsecured Senior Notes payable
Personal Care [Member]
Personal Care
Represents Personal Care, a reportable segment of the entity.
Award Type [Axis]
Housewares [Member]
Housewares
Represents Housewares, a reportable segment of the entity.
Healthcare Home Environment [Member]
Healthcare/Home Environment
Represents Healthcare/Home Environment, a reportable segment of the entity.
PUR [Member]
PUR
Represents the information pertaining to the PUR point of use home water filtration business.
Unsecured Senior Notes, Floating Interest Rate, Ten Year [Member]
Represents the unsecured 10 year senior notes with a floating interest rate.
Unsecured floating interest rate 10 year Senior Notes
Floating interest rate Senior Notes due June 2014
Unsecured floating interest rate Senior Notes due June 2014
Amendment Description
All Currencies [Axis]
Information categorized by currency.
Amendment Flag
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Line item in the statement of financial position in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Line item in the statement of financial position in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included.
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Member]
Line item in the statement of financial position in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included.
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Unsecured Senior Notes, Fixed Rate Debt [Member]
Represents in aggregate, the fixed rate unsecured senior notes payable.
Fixed rate Senior Notes
Long-term debt - fixed rate
Term debt - fixed rate
Unsecured Senior Notes, Floating Interest Rate, Debt [Member]
Long-term debt - floating rate
Represents in aggregate, the floating rate unsecured senior notes payable.
Term debt - floating rate
Trademark and Technology Licensing Agreements [Member]
Trademark and technology licensing agreements
Represents the trademark and technology licensing agreements intangible assets.
All Countries [Domain]
Segment Geographical, Groups of Countries, Non USD Transactions [Member]
A specified group of foreign countries in which transactions are denominated in currencies other than the United States of America dollar.
International operations - transactions denominated in foreign currencies
Share Based Compensation Award, Vesting Tranches [Axis]
Represents the information by tranches pertaining to award vesting under share-based compensation arrangements.
BARBADOS
Barbados
Pertinent data outlining vesting criteria of a share based compensation award.
Schedule of Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Vesting Criteria [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Information by vesting type pertaining to equity-based compensation.
First Tranche [Member]
Fiscal 2013 target
Represents the information pertaining to first tranche of award vesting under share-based compensation arrangements.
Second Tranche [Member]
Fiscal 2014 target
Represents the information pertaining to second tranche of award vesting under share-based compensation arrangements.
Represents the information pertaining to third tranche of award vesting under share-based compensation arrangements.
Third Tranche [Member]
Fiscal 2015 target
Document and Entity Information
Canada, Dollars
Canadian
Receivables - principally trade, allowances (in dollars)
Allowance for Doubtful Receivables and Returns
A valuation allowance principally for trade receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Also includes an allowance for back-to-stock returns reflecting estimated future customer returns.
Receivables allowances
This element represents the accumulated amount of amortization of other noncurrent assets.
Other Assets Noncurrent Accumulated Amortization
Other assets, accumulated amortization (in dollars)
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Net of Tax
The net gain (loss) recognized in earnings during the reporting period representing the amount of the cash flow hedges' ineffectiveness, net of tax effect.
Ineffectiveness recorded in income
Ineffectiveness recorded in income
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness before Tax
Ineffectiveness recorded in income
The net gain (loss) recognized in earnings during the reporting period representing the amount of the cash flow hedges' ineffectiveness, before tax portion.
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Tax
Ineffectiveness recorded in income
The net gain (loss) recognized in earnings during the reporting period representing the amount of the cash flow hedges' ineffectiveness, tax portion.
Comprehensive Income before Tax
Comprehensive income, Before Tax
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity , before tax portion.
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity , tax portion.
Comprehensive Income Tax
Comprehensive income, Tax
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of other non-current liabilities
Tabular disclosure of other noncurrent liabilities.
Tabular disclosure of amortization expense of assets, excluding financial assets, that lack physical substance, having a limited useful life.
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets
Represents information pertaining to Kaz, Inc.
Kaz Inc [Member]
Kaz
Kaz USA
Schedule of Interest Expense [Table Text Block]
Summary of components of interest expense
Tabular disclosure of the interest expense incurred by the entity.
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of ARS measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and other non-financial assets measured on a non-recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Tabular disclosure of the fair value measurement of assets on a recurring and non-recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) and gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income, and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (each type disclosed separately); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the significant inputs), by class of asset.
Period for payment of commitment
Loss Contingency Period for Payment of Commitment Under Employment Contracts
Represents the period for payment of commitment for future compensation and/or severance related to employment contracts under the agreement.
Document Period End Date
Schedule of Share Based Compensation Arrangements Vesting Criteria [Domain]
Represents vesting criteria under a share based compensation award.
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting type pertaining to equity-based compensation.
Product Warranty Period
Represents the period for which the product warranties are provided.
Product warranty period
Dilutive Securities Included in Computation of Earnings Per Share Amount
Dilutive securities (in shares)
Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU. Such securities may include in-the-money options.
Dilutive securities, as a result of in-the-money options (in shares)
Dilutive Securities Included in Computation of Earnings Per Share Amount Attributable to Unvested Restricted Shares
Dilutive securities, as a result of unvested restricted shares
Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU. Such securities may include unvested restricted shares or units.
Operating Income before Impairments and Gain
This element represents sum of operating income before asset impairment provisions and gain (loss) on disposition of assets.
Operating income before impairments
Operating income before impairments
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Euros
Corporate Overhead Allocation Amount
Overhead allocation
Represents overhead expense allocable to the segment.
Represents the information pertaining to current portion of accrued compensation benefits and payroll taxes.
Accrued Compensation Benefits and Payroll Taxes, Current
Accrued compensation, benefits and payroll taxes
Derivative, Notional Amount
Notional Amount
The net amount of (i) the increase (decrease) to assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life for foreign currency translation adjustments and purchase accounting adjustments and (ii) the write-off of the carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets associated with all or a portion of a reporting unit that is sold in the period.
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments and Finite Lived Intangible Assets Written Off Related to Sale of Business Unit Net
Intangible assets - finite-lived, Acquisition and Retirement Adjustments
Entity [Domain]
United Kingdom, Pounds
Pounds
Goodwill and Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Segment and Major Class [Table]
Schedule of goodwill, the details of intangible assets not subject to amortization and the carrying value of amortizable intangible assets, and the changes during the year due to acquisition, sale, impairment or for other reasons, in total, by segment and by major class.
Goodwill and Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Goodwill and intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount
Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of finite-lived intangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill.
Intangible Assets Gross Including Goodwill
Additions
The aggregate amount of goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and finite-lived intangible assets acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment.
Goodwill Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets and Finite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired During Period
The net amount of (i) the purchase price allocation adjustment for allocation not yet complete at the prior year end; (ii) the increase (decrease) in the recorded value of goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and finite-lived intangible assets for foreign currency translation adjustments and purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount to fair value; and (iii) the write-off of the carrying amount of goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and finite-lived intangible assets associated with all or a portion of a reporting unit that is sold in the period.
Goodwill and Indefinite Lived and Finite Lived Intangible Assets Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments and Goodwill Indefinite Lived and Finite Lived Intangible Assets Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit Net
Acquisition and Retirement Adjustments
Non-cash impairment charges after tax
Asset Impairment Charges, Net of Tax
Asset impairment charges after tax
The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value, net of tax.
Available-for-sale Securities, Sold at Par
Investment liquidated at par
Value of securities liquidated at par
Goodwill [Abstract]
Changes in Goodwill
The net amount of (i) the purchase price allocation adjustment for allocation not yet complete at the prior year end; (ii) the increase (decrease) in the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments and purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of goodwill to fair value; and (iii) the write-off of the carrying amount of goodwill associated with all or a portion of a reporting unit that is sold in the period.
Goodwill Allocation Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments and Goodwill Written Off Related to Sale of Business Unit Net
Goodwill Acquisition and Retirement Adjustments
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Written Off Related to Sale of Business Unit Net
Intangible assets - indefinite-lived, Acquisition and Retirement Adjustments
The net amount of (i) the increase (decrease) to the recorded value of indefinite-lived intangible assets for foreign currency translation adjustments and purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets to fair value and (ii) the write-off of the carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets associated with all or a portion of a reporting unit that is sold in the period.
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Assets [Abstract]
Assets
Amount of deferred tax assets for the differences between the values assigned and the tax bases of assets and liabilities in a business combination, net of any valuation allowance.
Deferred tax assets
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Income Taxes Asset
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to supplier tooling advances to be used in ongoing operations.
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Supplier Tooling Advances
Supplier tooling advances
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to income tax payable assumed from the acquired entity.
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Income Tax Payable
Income taxes payable
Deferred tax liabilities
Amount of deferred tax liabilities for the differences between the values assigned and the tax bases of assets and liabilities in a business combination.
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Income Taxes Liability
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Liabilities for Uncertain Tax Positions
Liabilities for uncertain tax positions
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities for uncertain tax positions of the acquired entity.
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Compensation
Deferred compensation
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to deferred compensation assumed from the acquired entity.
The royalty rate, expressed as a percentage of revenue, used as an input to measure fair value.
Fair Value Inputs Royalty Growth Rate
Royalty rates (as a percent)
Fair Value Inputs Customer Attrition Rate
Customer attrition rates (as a percent)
The customer attrition rate used as an input to measure fair value.
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Cash Paid Source of Funds [Axis]
Identification of the source of funds for the cash paid to acquire the entity.
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Cash Paid Source of Funds [Domain]
Description of the source of funds for the cash paid to acquire the entity.
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Axis]
The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Axis]
Information about timing of debt redemption features under terms of the debt agreement.
Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Domain]
Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Domain]
Period as defined under terms of the debt agreement for debt redemption features.
Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Federal Funds Rate
Represents the Federal Funds Rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base Bank of Americas Prime Rate [Member]
Bank of America's prime rate
Represents the Bank of America's prime rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Prime Rate [Member]
Bank of America's prime rate
Interest rate based on the overnight rate which banks lend to one another.
Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR
Represents the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Alternative Base Rate [Member]
Alternative base rate
Represents the alternative base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Term
Debt instrument term
Represents the term of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Additional Borrowing Capacity Amount Limit
Represents the limit on the additional amount of debt, from all sources, that may be borrowed.
Limit on additional debt borrowings
Interest Expense and Commitment Fees
Interest and commitment fees
Represents the amount of interest expense and commitment fees incurred during the period.
Interest Rate Derivatives Settlements
Interest rate swap settlements, net
Represents the costs recorded during the period in connection with the settlement of interest rate derivatives.
Fair Value, Additional Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value additional disclosures
Sale Price of Securities as Percentage of Par Value
Sale price of securities as a percentage of par value
Represents the price at which the securities were sold by the entity expressed as a percentage of principal or par value of such securities.
Foreign Currency Transaction, Gain (Loss) Selling General and Administrative Expense before Tax
The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in selling, general and administrative expense for the reporting period. Includes the amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on foreign currency derivative instruments.
Net foreign exchange gains (losses), including the impact of currency hedges and currency swaps, in SG&A
Foreign Currency Transaction, Gain (Loss) Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in income tax expense (benefit) for the reporting period. Includes the amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on foreign currency derivative instruments.
Net foreign exchange gains (losses), including the impact of currency hedges and currency swaps, in income tax expense
Percentage Increase in Foreign Currency Value Against Reporting Currency
Percentage increase in Chinese renminbi against the U.S. Dollar
Represents the percentage of increase in the value of foreign currency against the reporting currency of the entity.
Percentage of Change in Floating Interest Rate Offset by Derivative Instruments
Percentage of change in floating interest rate offset by swap
Represents the percentage of the change in any period of the underlying debt's floating rate payments that is offset by the change in the spread between the fixed rate payment side and the floating rate receipt side of the swap.
Represents the effectiveness percentage of derivative instruments.
Derivative Instruments, Effectiveness Percentage
Effectiveness percentage of swap
The carrying amount of short-term borrowings outstanding as of the balance sheet date, which accrues interest at a rate subject to change from time to time.
Borrowings
Short Term Debt Percentage Bearing Variable Interest Rate Amount
Employees and Board of Directors [Member]
Employees of the entity and persons serving on the board of directors (who collectively have responsibility for determining the overall policy of the entity and appointing officers), generally elected by the shareholders.
Employee and certain Board members
Stock Repurchase Program, Publicly Announced Plans or Programs [Member]
Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Represents information pertaining to shares purchased on the open market as part of a publicly announced plan or program under the entity's stock repurchase program.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Private transactions
Represents information pertaining to shares purchased through private transactions under the entity's stock repurchase program, including, but not limited to, the cashless exercise of stock options under share based compensation plans in which any required payroll taxes, federal withholding taxes and exercise price of the shares due from the option holder can be paid for by having the option holder tender back a number of shares at fair value equal to the amounts due.
Stock Repurchase Program, Private Transactions [Member]
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Employee Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan 1998 [Member]
1998 Plan
Represents information pertaining to an employee stock option and restricted stock plan adopted in 1998 (1998 Plan).
Entity Voluntary Filers
1995 Directors' Plan
Represents information pertaining to the non-employee director stock option plan adopted in 1995 (1995 Directors' Plan).
Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan 1995 [Member]
Entity Current Reporting Status
2008 Stock Incentive Plan
Represents information pertaining to the Helen of Troy Limited 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, an employee stock option and restricted stock plan (2008 Stock Incentive Plan).
Helen of Troy Limited 2008, Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Entity Filer Category
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Cumulative Number of Shares Granted
Cumulative number of shares granted under the plan
Represents the cumulative number of shares granted under the plan as of the balance sheet date.
Entity Public Float
Share Based Compensation Effect on Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per share impact of share-based payment expense:
Entity Registrant Name
Basic (in dollars per share)
Represents the effect of share-based compensation expenses on the basic earnings per share during the reporting period.
Share Based Compensation Effect on Earnings Per Share Basic
Entity Central Index Key
Represents the effect of share-based compensation expenses on the diluted earnings per share during the reporting period.
Share Based Compensation Effect on Earnings Per Share Diluted
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Award, Vesting Tranches [Domain]
Represents the different award vesting tranches under share-based compensation arrangements.
HUNGARY
Hungary
Number of Expired Share Based Compensation Plans
Number of expired share-based compensation plans
Represents the number of expired share-based compensation plans of the entity.
Number of Active Share Based Compensation Plans
Number of active share-based compensation plans
Represents the number of active share-based compensation plans of the entity.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Adjustments to paid in capital for changes in uncertain tax positions
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital for Changes Uncertain Tax Positions
This element represents adjustments to additional paid in capital for changes uncertain tax positions.
OTHER LIABILITIES, NONCURRENT
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Noncurrent [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Summarization of information required and determined to be provided for purposes of reconciling beginning and ending balances of fair value measurements of assets measured on a recurring and non-recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Such reconciliation, separately presenting changes during the period, at a minimum, may include: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) and gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income, and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (each type disclosed separately); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the significant inputs), by class of asset.
Receivable Type [Axis]
Represents information in the aggregate pertaining to non-financial assets.
Other Non Financial Assets [Member]
Other Non-financial Assets
Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Total gains/income (losses/expense):
Sales at par
Represents the sales at par value that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured on a recurring basis at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Sales at Par
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Sales at Fair Value
Sales at fair value
Represents the sales at fair value that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Fair value measurement on non-recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balances
Represents an asset measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances.
Ending balances
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Nonrecurring Basis Asset Value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Nonrecurring Basis Asset Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Total gains (losses):
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Nonrecurring Basis Asset Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Included in net income - realized
Represents total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), arising from assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings or resulted in a change in net asset value.
Acquired during the period
Represents purchases that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Nonrecurring Basis Asset Purchases
Represents acquisition adjustments during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Nonrecurring Basis Asset Acquisition Adjustments
Acquisition adjustments during the period
Sales at book value
Represents sales that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Nonrecurring Basis Asset Sales
SIGNIFICANT CHARGE AGAINST ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure pertaining to an entity's significant charge against allowance for doubtful accounts.
SIGNIFICANT CHARGE AGAINST ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
Significant Charge Against Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Text Block]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Nonvested Total Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair Value Outstanding
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Represents the total fair value of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date.
Outstanding at the end of the period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Nonvested Total Fair Value
Outstanding at the beginning of the period
FOURTH QUARTER CHARGES/TRANSACTIONS
Represents entire disclosure of material transactions, such as business combinations, disposals of businesses (or components of an entity), extraordinary or unusual events, significant changes in accounting estimates and the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, that occurred during the fourth quarter.
Effect of Fourth Quarter Event [Text Block]
Interest income
Interest Income [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for classifying and recognizing interest income, including disclosing as non-operating income.
Represents the number of receivable valuation reserves.
Number of Valuation Reserves to Offset Receivables
Number of receivables valuation reserves
Number of major customers with whom the entity has significant concentrations of credit risk
Risks that arise due to the volume of business transacted with a major customer, expressed as the number of major customers of the entity.
Concentration Risk Number of Major Customers
Represents the number of customers as a group with significant receivable balances.
Significant Receivables Due Number of Customers
Number of customers in a group with significant receivable balances
Represents the first largest customer of the entity.
First Largest Customer [Member]
Largest customer
Second Largest Customer [Member]
Second largest customer
Represents the second largest customer of the entity.
Five top customers
Represents the information pertaining to the top five customers of the entity.
Five Top Customers [Member]
Two major customers
Two Major Customers [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to two major customers of the entity.
Number of Third Party Manufacturers
Number of third-party manufacturers with whom the entity has sourcing relationships
Represents the number of manufacturers or suppliers as a group with whom a volume of business is transacted or reliance is placed on that manufacturer or supplier.
Legal Entity [Axis]
Major Suppliers [Axis]
External supplier that is deemed major to the entity.
Document Type
Name of Major Supplier [Domain]
Name or description of a single major external supplier, or group of major external suppliers, of the entity.
Suppliers in Far East [Member]
Vendors in Far East
Represents the suppliers of the entity which are located in the far east.
Top Two Suppliers [Member]
Top two manufacturers
Represents the top two suppliers of the entity.
Top Five Suppliers [Member]
Top five suppliers
Represents the top five suppliers of the entity.
Receivables - principally trade, less allowances of $3,610 and $5,031
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
One Supplier [Member]
One vendor
Represents the one supplier of the entity.
Investments AAA Rated Holding Period
AAA rated and similar investments holding period
Represents the holding period of AAA rated and similar investments.
Accumulated, Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Available for Sale Securities Adjustment Tax
Tax effect of the accumulated appreciation or loss in value of the total of available-for-sale securities at the end of an accounting period.
Deferred tax benefits (expense) included in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Sale Consideration of Securities
Represents the price at which the entity has agreed to sell the securities held.
Total selling price, per agreement
Foreign Currency Transactions and Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign currency transactions and related derivative financial instruments
Other Commitments [Table]
Disclosure of information about obligations resulting from other commitments.
Other Commitments [Axis]
Types of contractual obligations and commercial commitments of the entity.
Other Commitments [Domain]
Other future obligation.
Long Term Incentive Plan Obligations [Member]
Long-term incentive plan payouts
Represents obligations of the entity under long-term incentive plans.
Interest Payable on Fixed Rate Term Debt [Member]
Interest on fixed rate debt
Represents interest payable on debt obligations bearing a fixed rate of interest.
Interest Payable on Floating Rate Term Debt [Member]
Interest on floating rate debt
Represents interest payable on debt obligations bearing a variable rate of interest.
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other commitments and contingencies
Trademark license agreements
Represents the number of components of a performance-based compensation arrangement with an individual.
Performance-based compensation, number of components
Compensation Arrangement with Individual Performance Based Compensation Number of Components
All Countries [Axis]
A listing of countries.
United States of America, Dollars
Third Largest Customer [Member]
Third largest customer
Represents the third largest customer of the entity.
Major Customer Revenue Domestic Revenue, Percentage
Percentage of sales from largest customer that were within the U.S.
Percentage of revenues from the largest entity wide customer that are generated within the United States.
Current Federal State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
The component of income tax expense for the period representing the aggregate of amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of (i) enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations and (ii) state and local tax law to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations.
Current
Deferred Federal State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the aggregate of the increase (decrease) during the period in the entity's (i) domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally enacted tax law and (ii) state and local deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the applicable enacted tax laws.
Deferred
Federal State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Continuing Operations
U.S.
The sum of domestic, state and local current and deferred income tax expense or benefit attributable to continuing operations.
Represents the tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from currently nondeductible expenses in accrued expenses and other provisions, reserves, allowances, and liabilities, not otherwise reflected in deferred taxes in the taxonomy, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when such items are actually incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense Reserves and Accruals Accrued Expenses and Other
Accrued expenses and other
Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards.
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Net of Valuation Allowance
Total
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]
Required future taxable income
Required Future Taxable Income [Abstract]
Required future taxable income - operating loss carryforwards with definite carryover periods
Represents the approximate future taxable income required to realize the deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards that are subject to expiration dates, before assessment that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of such income will not be realized on future tax returns.
Required Future Taxable Income Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Required future taxable income - operating loss carryforwards with indefinite carryover periods
Represents the approximate future taxable income required to realize the deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards that are not subject to expiration dates, before assessment that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of such income will not be realized on future tax returns.
Required Future Taxable Income Operating Loss Carryforwards Not Subject to Expiration
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable, principally trade
Represents the portion of future taxable income required to utilize the deferred tax asset for which an assessment was made that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of such income will not be realized on future tax returns.
Operating Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance Future Taxable Income Required
Less portion of valuation allowance established for operating loss carryforwards
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables
Required Future Taxable Income Operating Loss Carryforwards Net of Valuation Allowance
Total
Represents the approximate future taxable income required to realize the deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards, after assessment that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of such income will not be realized on future tax returns.
Required Future Taxable Income Operating Loss Carryforwards
Subtotals
Represents the approximate future taxable income required to realize the deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards, before assessment that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of such income will not be realized on future tax returns.
Income tax, other disclosures
Income Tax, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Unrestricted and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents at Carrying Value
The aggregate of (i) unrestricted currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions and other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty and (ii) the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage.
Total cash and cash equivalents
Cash, interest and non-interest-bearing accounts - unrestricted
Type of cash or cash equivalent comprised of unrestricted cash, interest and non-interest bearing accounts.
Cash Interest and Noninterest Bearing Accounts Unrestricted [Member]
Cash Interest and Noninterest Bearing Accounts Restricted [Member]
Cash, interest and non-interest-bearing accounts - restricted
Type of cash or cash equivalent comprised of restricted cash, interest and non-interest bearing accounts.
Exercisable
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable [Abstract]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Legal Entity of Counterparty, Type [Axis]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Represents the weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted as of the balance sheet date.
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Gross trade receivable
All Currencies [Domain]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Represents the weighted average grant-date fair value of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan as of the balance sheet date.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Non-Vested Options
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, excluding vested options.
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Nonvested Outstanding Number
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Nonvested Vested or Forfeited in Period
Vested or forfeited (in shares)
The aggregate of the number of shares under options that vested during the reporting period or were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share)
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Outstanding, Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Represents the weighted average grant-date fair value of nonvested options granted as of the balance sheet date.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Nonvested Vested or Forfeited in Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested or forfeited (in dollars per share)
Represents the weighted average fair value at grant date of the aggregate of the nonvested options vested during the reporting period or terminated during the reporting period due to noncompliance with plan terms.
Represents the number of years used in the average of the performance goals for the fiscal years ending in February 2015, which, if higher than the specified performance goal for fiscal 2015, will be used as the basis for determining the performance shares to be awarded.
Number of years used in average of performance goals for fiscal years 2013 through 2015
Number of years used in average of performance goals for fiscal years ending February 2015 to determine if higher than fiscal 2015 specified performance goal
Achievement Measure Number of Years for Average of Performance Goals to Determine if Higher than Specified Fiscal Year Goal
Proceeds from share issuances under share-based compensation plans, including tax benefits
The total cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders to acquire the entity's shares under incentive and share awards, including stock option exercises and tax benefits. Excludes the excess tax benefit from share-based compensation.
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares Under Incentive and Share Based Compensation Plans Including Stock Options and Tax Benefits
Income and market approach valuation techniques used to measure fair value.
Income and market approaches
Income and Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]
Discounted cash flow analysis
Discounted cash flow valuation technique used to measure fair value.
Senior Notes One [Member]
One Senior Note
Represents details pertaining to one Senior Note.
Compensation Arrangement with Individual Cash Annual Incentive Compensation Eligible Cash Amount
Amount of annual bonus payable in the form of cash or cash equivalents
Amount of eligible annual incentive compensation (comprised of cash and equity-based payments) payable in the form of cash or cash equivalents pursuant to a compensation arrangement with an individual, subject to the achievement of specified performance targets.
Compensation Arrangement with Individual Cash Annual Incentive Compensation Eligible Cash Percentage
Amount of eligible annual incentive compensation (comprised of cash and equity-based payments) payable in the form of cash or cash equivalents pursuant to a compensation arrangement with an individual, subject to the achievement of specified performance targets, expressed as a percentage of the individual's total annual incentive compensation.
Portion of annual bonus payable in the form of cash or cash equivalents (as a percent)
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units RSU [Member]
Restricted stock awards and units
Represents information in the aggregate pertaining to restricted stock awards and restricted stock units.
Line of Credit Facility Accrued Interest on Borrowings Alternative Methods Number
Represents the number of alternative methods for the accrual of interest on borrowings under the credit facility.
Number of alternative methods under which interest on borrowings accrue
Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill [Member]
Represents information in the aggregate pertaining to finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill.
Intangible assets
Open Market Transactions [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the entity's purchase of shares in the open market under a stock repurchase plan authorized by an entity's Board of Directors.
Open market transactions
Accrued property, sales and other taxes
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Expiration Term
The period of time, from the grant date until the time at which the share-based award expires.
Term of award
Annual Bonus [Member]
Annual Bonus
Represents the compensation expenses related to annual bonus.
Insurance Bonus [Member]
Insurance Bonus
Represents the compensation expenses related to insurance bonus.
Number of Life Insurance Policies will be Transferred
Number of life insurance policies will be transferred
Represents the number of life insurance policies that will be transferred under the agreement.
Compensation Arrangement with Individual Transfer Value of Life Insurance Policy One
Value allowed for the transfer of life insurance policy one
Represents the amount of the value of life insurance policy one that can be transferred under the agreement.
Compensation Arrangement with Individual Transfer Value of Life Insurance Policy Two
Value allowed for the transfer of life insurance policy two
Represents the amount of the value of life insurance policy two that can be transferred under the agreement.
Compensation Arrangement with Individual Transfer Value of Life Insurance Policy Three
Value allowed for the transfer of life insurance policy three
Represents the amount of the value of life insurance policy three that can be transferred under the agreement.
Compensation Arrangement with Individual Annual Incentive Compensation Paid in Cash
Amount of annual bonus paid in the form of cash
Represents the amount of annual incentive compensation paid in the form of cash or cash equivalents pursuant to a compensation arrangement with an individual, subject to the achievement of specified performance targets.
Compensation Arrangement with Individual Performance Based Compensation Expenses
Performance based compensation expenses
Represents the performance based compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to compensation arrangement.
Compensation Arrangement with Individual Cash Value of Life Insurance Policy Bonus Paid
Cash value of life insurance policy
Represents the amount of life insurance policy paid in the form of cash or cash equivalents pursuant to a compensation arrangement with an individual, subject to the achievement of specified performance targets.
Compensation Arrangement with Individual Bonus Payment Period
Bonus payment period
Represents the bonus payment period pursuant to a compensation arrangement with an individual, subject to the achievement of specified performance targets.
Represents the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of an asset to an amount that can be expected to be realized or recovered.
Asset Impairments [Member]
Asset impairments
Foreign Currency Devaluation Adjustment [Member]
Foreign currency devaluation adjustment
Represents the charge against earnings resulting from the foreign currency devaluation adjustment that can be expected to be realized or recovered.
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Acquisition Adjustments
Acquisition adjustments during the period
Represents the acquisition adjustments during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Vested and Expected to Vest Outstanding Number
Vested (in shares)
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, which are fully vested and expected to vest during the reporting period.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Vested and Expected to Vest Total Fair Value
Vested
The total fair value of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, which are fully vested and expected to vest for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.
Represents the number of primary product categories of the acquired entity.
Number of primary product categories
Business Acquisition Number of Primary Product Categories
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Net of Tax
Total loss recognized during the period from the impairment of goodwill plus the loss recognized in the period resulting from the impairment of the carrying amount of intangible assets, other than goodwill, net of tax effect under enacted tax laws.
Non-cash impairment charges after tax
Represents information pertaining to Pert Plus hair care and Sure antiperspirant and deodorant businesses.
Pert Plus and Sure [Member]
Pert Plus and Sure
Base Rate Loans [Member]
Base Rate Loan
Represents the loans designated as Base Rate Loans under the loan agreement of the entity.
Eurodollar Rate Loans
Represents the loans designated as Eurodollar Rate Loans under the loan agreement of the entity.
Eurodollar Rate Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument Variable Base Rate [Member]
Base rate
Represents the base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Prepayment Period After 1 March,2018 [Member]
After March 1, 2018
Represents the period after March 1, 2018 for the debt prepayment features under the terms of the debt agreement.
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
Represents the amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accounts payable and other current liabilities of the acquired entity.
Less: Accounts payable and other current liabilities assumed or recorded at acquisition
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Six
Outstanding principal payable on March 1, 2019
Represents the amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the sixth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Seven
Outstanding principal payable on March 1, 2020
Represents the amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the seventh fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Eight
Outstanding principal payable on March 1, 2021
Represents the amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the eight fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Represents the amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the ninth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Nine
Outstanding principal payable on March 1, 2022
Outstanding principal payable on March 1, 2023
Represents the amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the tenth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Ten
Period after Underlying Financed Facility Ready for Occupancy for which Debt May be Prepaid
Represents the period after underlying financed facility is ready for occupancy for which the debt may be prepaid.
Period after facility is ready for occupancy for which debt may be prepaid
Notice period for prepayment of debt by Bank of America, N.A.
Notice Period for Prepayment of Debt
Represents the notice period required for prepayment of debt.
Number of prior quarters ending balances of revolving line of credit used for computing average short-term debt
Represents the number of prior quarters ending balances of line of credit facility used for computing average short-term debt of the entity.
Number of Prior Quarters Ending Balances of Line of Credit Facility Used for Computing Average Short Term Debt
Unrecognized tax benefit in Hungary income taxes
Represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions of foreign operations taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits from Foreign Operations
Represents the value of foreign currency per dollar before devaluation.
Value of Foreign Currency Per Dollar before Devaluation
Value of foreign currency before devaluation (in Bolivars per dollar)
Value of Foreign Currency Per Dollar after Devaluation
Value of foreign currency after devaluation (in dollars per Bolivar)
Represents the value of foreign currency per dollar after devaluation.
Amount of annual bonus payable in the form of cash and stock
Represents the amount of eligible annual incentive compensation (comprised of cash and equity-based payments) payable in the form of cash and stock pursuant to a compensation arrangement with an individual, subject to the achievement of specified performance targets.
Compensation Arrangement with Individual Cash Annual Incentive Compensation Eligible Cash and Stock Amount
Tax rate in Macau (as a percent)
The income tax rate in a tax jurisdiction giving effect to an income tax exemption or special reduction received under enacted tax laws of the taxing jurisdiction.
Income Tax Holiday Income Tax Rate
Unsecured State Industrial Development Revenue Loan [Member]
Unsecured state industrial development loan
Represents the unsecured loan with a state industrial development corporation.
MBFC Loan
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Cash and Cash Equivalents Interest Rate
Interest rates (as a percent)
The interest rate for interest-bearing cash and cash equivalents.
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital Share- based Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Tax Effect
Share-based compensation, tax benefits
This element represents the tax effect of the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized).
February 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Six
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the sixth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Grants in Period Total Fair Value
Fair values at the date of grant of awards granted
The total fair value of at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).
Distribution Facility Olive Branch Mississippi [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the distribution facility in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Olive Branch, Mississippi distribution facility
Southaven, Mississippi distribution facility
Distribution Facility Southaven Mississippi [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the distribution facility in Southaven, Mississippi.
Represents the portion of an award vesting on the award date.
Award date vesting
Award Date Vesting [Member]
Time-based Vesting [Member]
Represents a vesting schedule (graded or cliff) based on the grant recipient's continued service with the employer (grantor) for a particular length of time.
Time-based vesting
Performance Award Vesting on 22 April 2013 [Member]
Represents the portion of a performance award vesting on April 22, 2013.
Vesting on April 22, 2013
Performance Award Vesting on 28 February 2014 [Member]
Represents the portion of a performance award vesting on February 28, 2014.
Vesting on February 28, 2014
Performance Award Vesting on 28 February 2015 [Member]
Represents the portion of a performance award vesting on February 28, 2015.
Vesting on February 28, 2015
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate
Minimum rate investor will accept.
Represents information in the aggregate pertaining to stock options and performance restricted stock units.
Stock Options and Performance RSUs [Member]
Stock options and Performance RSUs
United States
UNITED STATES
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill), Net of Tax
The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset, other than goodwill, to fair value, net of tax.
Non-cash indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment charges, net of tax
Non-cash impairment charges after tax
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation [Member]
MBFC
Represents information pertaining to Mississippi Business Finance Corporation.
The tax benefit from the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.
Asset Impairment Charges Tax Benefit
Tax benefit related to asset impairment charges
Accrued Product Liability Legal and Professional Fees Current
Accrued product liability, legal and professional fees
Represents the carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for product liability, legal and professional fees.
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Useful Life and Amortization [Abstract]
Economic useful lives and amortization of intangible assets
VENEZUELA
Venezuela
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Accrued sales returns, discounts and allowances
Accrued Marketing Costs, Current
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued advertising
Accrued Advertising, Current
Accrued Royalties, Current
Accrued royalties
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cumulative unrealized losses relating to assets still held at each reporting date, net of taxes
Temporary impairment loss on available for sale securities, net of tax
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Expected weighted average lives of acquired finite-lived intangible assets
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional paid in capital
Paid in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Segment Reporting Information, Expenditures for Additions to Long-Lived Assets
Capital and intangible asset expenditures
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Share-based compensation, net of tax benefits of $74, $99 and $99
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Value of common stock received as exercise price of options
Advertising costs in SG&A
Advertising Expense
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising
Advertising Expense [Member]
Advertising expenditures
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Share-based payment expense, net of income tax benefits
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Share-based payment expense
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
Allowances for back-to-stock returns
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Aggregate Amortization Expense
Intangible asset amortization
Deferred finance costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Impact of unfavorable foreign exchange rate
Amount Recognized in Income Due to Inflationary Accounting
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive securities, as a result of out-of-the-money options (in shares)
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset impairment charges
Non-cash impairment charges
Asset impairment charges
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Assets, current:
Assets [Abstract]
Assets
Assets, Current
Total assets, current
Assets
Total assets
Identifiable assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets:
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Auction rate securities
ARS
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Realized loss on investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds
Sale proceeds
Total selling price, per agreement
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
General
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Building and improvements
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Accounts payable
Goodwill expected to be deductible for income tax purposes
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Cash paid for acquisition
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Percentage of stock acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accrued Liabilities
Accrued expenses
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of pro forma impact on consolidated statements of income
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net
Net assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Net assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed
Subtotal - liabilities
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ACQUISITIONS
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory
Inventory
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities
Less: Deferred tax liabilities recorded at acquisition
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired
Total assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables
Receivables
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisitions
Acquisition
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Net purchase price
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets
Other assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount
Gross receivables acquired
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value
Estimated fair value, acquired receivables
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Estimated Uncollectible
Estimate of gross receivables that would not be collected
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Long-term Supplier Agreement
Capacity [Member]
Construction Agreement
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]
Capital spending commitments
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Book value
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash equivalents
Cash [Member]
Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning balance
Cash and cash equivalents, ending balance
Total cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash flow hedges
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Chief Executive Officer and President
Gerald J. Rubin
Chief Executive Officer
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies.
Commitments and contingencies
Common stock
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares outstanding
Balances, (in shares)
Balances, (in shares)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.10 par. Authorized 50,000,000 shares; 32,033,505 and 31,868,416 shares issued and outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par (in dollars per share)
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, Authorized shares
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income, net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk, Percentage (Deprecated 2012-01-31)
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Summary of significant accounting policies
Foreign Currency Risk
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Percentage of net sales revenue in foreign currencies
Percentage of concentration risk
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction in progress
Contractual Obligation, Due in Second Year
2015, 2 years
Contractual Obligation, Due in Fifth Year
2018, 5 years
Summary of contractual obligations and commercial commitments
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
2017, 4 years
Contractual Obligation, Due in Fourth Year
Contractual Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
2014, 1 year
Obligations payable in 2014
Contractual Obligation, Due in Third Year
2016, 3 years
Contractual Obligation, Due after Fifth Year
After 5 years
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments
Contractual Obligation
Total
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Cost of goods sold
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentrations of credit risk
Foreign currency swaps
Currency Swap [Member]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current
Customer Lists [Member]
Customer Lists
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer concentration risk
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Variable Rate Basis
Variable rate basis
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt [Member]
Short- and long-term debt
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Frequency of principal payment
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt
Debt
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Basis spread on variable rate (as percent)
Margin (as a percent)
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Face amount
Long-term debt, face amount
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Principal payments
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Interest rate (as a percent)
Effective fixed interest rate on debt (as a percent)
SHORT-TERM DEBT
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Average interest rate on short-term debt during each year (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest rate (as a percent)
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Operating loss carryforwards with definite carryover periods
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Operating loss carryforwards with indefinite carryover periods
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Deferred income taxes and tax credits
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Inventories
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets, gross:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Total gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred tax assets, net
Foreign currency contracts, interest rate swaps, and deferred exchange gains
Deferred Tax Assets, Other Comprehensive Loss
Net deferred tax benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating loss carryforwards
Subtotals
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Components [Abstract]
Gross deferred tax assets
Total deferred tax assets (liabilities), net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liabilities, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Deferred tax liabilities, net
Net deferred tax expense
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Comprehensive Income
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Deferred compensation liability
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Total matching contributions to saving plans
Deposit Assets [Abstract]
Escrow deposit
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation
Depreciation expense
Derivative liabilities, current
Derivative Liabilities, Current
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Assets
Derivative assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Financial instruments and risk management
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Assets, Current
Derivative assets, current
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Liabilities, Noncurrent
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred
Net gains (losses) currently reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss to be reclassified into income over the next ten months
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Base rate, description
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative fixed interest rate (as a percent)
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Gain/ (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate
Derivative variable rate (as a percent)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Gain/ (Loss) Recognized in OCI (effective portion)
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative financial instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair values of derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements
Director [Member]
Board members
Director
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation Plans
Share-Based Compensation Plans
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive securities
Earnings per Share
Earnings per share:
Earnings per share
Fourth quarter charges/transactions
Effect of Fourth Quarter Events [Line Items]
Effect of Fourth Quarter Event Type [Axis]
Fourth quarter charges or transactions
Effect of Fourth Quarter Events, Amount
Effect of Fourth Quarter Events, Type [Domain]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate reconciliation
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlements
Decrease in income taxes resulting from tax audit settlements (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Decrease in income taxes resulting from income from non-U.S. operations subject to varying income tax rates (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Expected effective income tax rate at the U.S. statutory rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Impact of U.S. state income taxes and other (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Holidays
Effect of zero tax rate in Macau (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses
Effect of asset impairment charges, most of which are non-deductible (as a percent)
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued compensation, benefits and payroll taxes
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Weighted Average Period of Recognition
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock options
Exercise of stock options
In-the-money options
Stock Options
Employee Stock [Member]
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Less income tax benefits
Unrecognized Compensation Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Exercise of stock options, tax benefits
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
SHARE-BASED PAYMENT EXPENSE
Employment Contracts
Employment Contracts [Member]
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage
Percentage of net sales revenue
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Funds [Member]
Issuer purchases of equity securities
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase of common stock
Escrow Deposit
Escrow deposit
Fair Values
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Share-based compensation tax benefit
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain]
Multiple factor for EBITDA
Fair Value Inputs, Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization Multiple
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
Discount rate (as a percent)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Recurring
Fair Value Transfer, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair value classifications
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financial instruments
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Asset Class [Axis]
Fair value measurement on recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair value key assumptions
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value
Included in other comprehensive income - unrealized
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate
Long-Term sustainable growth rate (as a percent)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Acquired during the period
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value
Non-recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value measurement on recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Level 3 measurements
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Market Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Level 2
Included in net income - realized
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Beginning balances
Ending balances
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S.
Financial Instruments and Risk Management
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial Instruments and Risk Management
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Weighted Average Life
Amortization period
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
February 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Intangible assets - finite-lived, Gross Carrying Amount, balance at the beginning of the period
Intangible assets - finite-lived, Gross Carrying Amount, balance at the end of the period
Intangible assets - finite-lived, Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
February 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Intangible assets - finite-lived, Additions
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Estimated Amortization Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Intangible assets - finite-lived, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in dollars)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Changes in intangible assets - finite-lived
Aggregate Amortization Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
February 2014
February 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
February 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
February 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible assets - finite-lived, Net Book Value
Non-U.S.
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign currency contracts
Foreign currency
Foreign currency contracts:
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Non-U.S.
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign currency contracts
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign currency transactions
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Non-U.S.
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
Ineffectiveness recorded in income
Gain/ (Loss) Recognized as Income
Gain in connection with unfair trade practice civil litigation settlement
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment
(Gain) loss on the sale of property and equipment
General and Administrative Costs in Inventory, Amount Remaining
General and administrative expenses directly attributable to the procurement of inventory included in inventory balances
General and Administrative Costs in Inventory, Amount Incurred
General and administrative expenses charged to inventory
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Geographic concentration
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Non-cash impairment charges
Impairments
Intangible asset impairment charges
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
License agreements, trademarks, patents and other intangible assets
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill Net Book Value
Goodwill Net Book Value
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment [Abstract]
Goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets and impairments
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill Gross Carrying Amount, balance at the end of the period
Goodwill Gross Carrying Amount, balance at the beginning of the period
Goodwill Gross Carrying Amount
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Net increase in goodwill due to post-acquisition adjustments
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill Additions
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill Impairments
Goodwill impairment charges
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Cumulative Goodwill Impairments
Cumulative Goodwill Impairments, balance at the end of the period
Cumulative Goodwill Impairments, balance at the beginning of the period
Gross Profit
Gross profit
Gross profit
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Instrument Type [Domain]
Instrument [Axis]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Intangible assets - finite-lived, Impairments
Non-cash indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment charges
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Non-cash impairment charges
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets and impairments
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Components of income (loss) before income tax expense
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Non-U.S.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income, Before Tax
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
U.S.
Decrease to income tax expense due to settlement agreement with respect to tax years
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense
Income, Tax
Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Income tax expense:
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Income taxes receivable
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income taxes and uncertain tax positions
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accrued income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in operating capital:
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Other assets and liabilities, net
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Incremental shares from share-based payment arrangements
Intangible assets - indefinite-lived, Gross Carrying Amount, balance at the beginning of the period
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets - indefinite-lived, Gross Carrying Amount, balance at the end of the period
Intangible assets - indefinite-lived, Gross Carrying Amount
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Impairment Losses
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Acquired During Period
Intangible assets - indefinite-lived, Additions
Intangible asset amortization
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Changes in intangible assets - indefinite-lived
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) [Abstract]
Goodwill and intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Economic useful lives and amortization of intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $84,097 and $73,344
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Net Book Value
Interest Costs Capitalized
Interest expense capitalized in connection with the construction of a new distribution facility in Olive Branch, Mississippi
Interest Expense
Interest expense
Total interest expense
Interest Expense [Abstract]
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate hedge agreement (swap)
Interest Paid
Interest paid
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
U.S.
Long-term purchase commitments
Inventories [Member]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, net and cost of goods sold
Inventory, Net
Inventory, net
Investment Income, Interest
Interest income
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Investment Owned, Balance, Principal Amount
Par value of investments
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Holdings [Table]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Amount
Fixed rate debt
Senior Notes Bearing Fixed Interest Amount
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Amount
Senior Notes Bearing Variable Interest Amount
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Land [Member]
Land
Operating leases
Lease Agreements [Member]
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Litigation
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of credit
Liabilities, Current
Total liabilities, current
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities
OTHER LIABILITIES, NONCURRENT
OTHER LIABILITIES, NON-CURRENT
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Liabilities, current:
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent
Liability for uncertain tax positions
Provision for uncertain tax position
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Licenses - indefinite-lived
Licenses - finite-lived
License agreements
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Unsecured total revolving commitment
Advance against 2010 RCA
Interim draws, maximum
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Amount available for borrowings
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Amount outstanding
Debt instrument intermediate draws
Line of Credit [Member]
Credit Agreement
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period
Interest rate (as a percent)
Interest rate range during period (as a percent)
Line of Credit, Current
Revolving line of credit
Revolving loans outstanding
Long-term Debt.
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term debt
Fixed rate debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Outstanding principal payable on March 1, 2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)
Outstanding principal payable on March 1, 2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Outstanding principal payable on March 1, 2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Outstanding principal payable on March 1, 2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Outstanding principal payable on March 1, 2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt, current maturities
Less current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Commitment amount
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount
Total cost of the project after certain incentives and sales tax exemptions
Major Customers [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Auction rate securities
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trading securities and long-term marketable securities
Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss)
Realized and unrealized loss on investments
Realized and unrealized net losses attributable to trading and long-term marketable security investments
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Trading securities and long-term marketable securities
Advertising and promotional
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum
Minimum [Member]
Minimum
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money market accounts
Money market funds
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Accrual for warranty returns
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash provided (used) by financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used by investing activities
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net income
Net Income
Net income
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash provided (used) by investing activities:
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New accounting pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Covenant not to compete
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Nonoperating income (expense), net
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Nonoperating income, net
Notes Issued
Note receivable from land sale
Notes Receivable [Member]
Note receivable
Note receivable
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Sale Contracts
Notional Amount, sell foreign currency
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives
Aggregate notional principal amount
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Purchase Contracts
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of segments
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Rent expense related to operating leases
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Less portion of valuation allowance established for operating loss carryforwards
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income
Operating income
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards
Basis of Presentation and Conventions Used in this Report
Basis of Presentation and Conventions Used in this Report
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Tax
Settlements reclassified to income
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax
Settlements reclassified to income
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $5,948 and $5,403
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total other comprehensive income (loss), tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, before Tax
Settlements reclassified to income
Settlements reclassified to income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other intangible assets
Other Intangibles - finite-lived
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, before Tax
Settlements reclassified to income
Aggregate commitment
Other Commitment
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net, Available-for-sale Securities
Realized and unrealized net gains (losses) attributable to trading and long-term marketable security investments
Unrealized loss on investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Write-down of Securities Included in Net Income, Tax
Nonoperating pre-tax realized loss, tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Write-down of Securities Included in Net Income, before Tax
Nonoperating pre-tax realized loss
Settlements reclassified to income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax
Changes in fair market value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Changes in fair market value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Changes in fair market value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Changes in fair market value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Changes in fair market value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Changes in fair market value
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent.
Other liabilities, non-current
Total other liabilities, non-current
Other Selling and Marketing Expense
Customer incentives in SG&A
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Auction rate security activity, net of tax
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Cash flow hedge activity, net of tax
Cash flow hedge activity, net of tax
Auction rate security activity, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Cash flow hedge activity, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Subtotal
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Cash flow hedge activity, before tax
Subtotal
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Cash flow hedge activity, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Subtotal
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Subtotal
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Subtotal
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Auction rate security activity, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Subtotal
Subtotal
Auction rate security activity, net of tax
Patents [Member]
Patent
Patents
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Other investing activities
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Payment of tax obligations resulting from issuance of restricted shares
Cash paid in settlement of grant
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock for Employee Tax Withholding Obligations
Directors' stock repurchased
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments for repurchases of common stock
Payments to Acquire Investments
Payments to acquire investments
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash received
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Capital and intangible asset expenditures
Payments of Financing Costs
Payments of financing costs
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance-based
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Axis]
Cumulative preferred stock, non-voting, $1.00 par. Authorized 2,000,000 shares; none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Cumulative preferred stock, non-voting, Authorized shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Cumulative preferred stock, non-voting, issued shares
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Cumulative preferred stock, non-voting, par (in dollars per share)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Prepaid Expense, Current
Prepaid expenses
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Long-term Debt and Capital Securities
Proceeds (repayments) of long-term debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Long-term Debt
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Proceeds from line of credit
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from the sale or disposal of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Proceeds from sale of investments
Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Warranty liability assumed with Kaz acquisition
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Additions to the accrual
Product Warranty Accrual
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Accrued warranty returns
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Warranties
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Reductions of the accrual - payments and credits issued
Product Liability Contingency [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $75,860 and $74,775
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Provision for doubtful receivables
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Axis]
Open purchase orders
Purchase Commitment [Member]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
FOURTH QUARTER CHARGES/TRANSACTIONS
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Axis]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Repayment of line of credit
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance-based restricted stock units
RSUs
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock, Shares Issued Net of Shares for Tax Withholdings
Number of awards granted, net of settlement (in shares)
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted stock
Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted Stock Award
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Cash, interest and non-interest-bearing accounts - restricted
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained earnings
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue recognition
Revenue from Rights Concentration Risk [Member]
Net sales revenue subject to trademark license agreements
Consideration granted to customers
Revenue Recognition, Revenue Reductions [Policy Text Block]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving loan
Royalty Payments Expense [Member]
Royalty payments
Minimum royalty payments
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent
Purchase price for shares acquired under the plan as a percentage of the share's fair market value on either the first day of each option period or the last day of each period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected terms used
Expected life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable at the end of the period
Outstanding at the end of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at the beginning of the period
Short-term Debt, Average Outstanding Amount
Average short-term debt
Sales revenue, net
Revenue, Net
Sales [Member]
Net sales revenue
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Estimated results
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of domestic and international net sales revenue and long-lived assets
Schedule of accrual for warranty returns
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards [Table Text Block]
Schedule of unrecognized share-based compensation expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of income tax expense (benefit)
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of non-vested option activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of option activity
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of income before income tax expense
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of other comprehensive income
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of assumptions used for fair value of stock option grants
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in goodwill and intangible assets by operating segment
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation
Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated amortization expense of intangible assets
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net assets acquired
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of selected unaudited quarterly financial data
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of award activity
Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Auction rate securities
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of share-based payment expense
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of components of basic and diluted shares
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Summary of long-term debt
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of interest rate on short-term debt
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Treasury Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of repurchase of common stock
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of segment information
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair values of derivative instruments
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Effect of Fourth Quarter Events [Table]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Schedule of pre-tax effect of derivative instruments
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment information
Segment Information
Other international
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Two [Member]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Abstract]
SG&A
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative expense
UNRECOGNIZED SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Restricted stock disclosure
RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation
Non-cash share-based compensation
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Fair values at the date of grant of awards granted (in dollars per share)
Granted (in dollars 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
Grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Range of expected volatility rates used, maximum (as a percent)
Range of expected volatility rates used, minimum (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Exercise price (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Number of Shares Per Employee
Maximum number of shares with respect to which awards of any and all types may be granted during a calendar year to any participant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Vesting period
Range of risk-free interest rates used, maximum (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Granted in period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation plans
Price of common stock acquired by plan participants (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Per Share Weighted Average Price of Shares Purchased
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Exercise prices of grants (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Grants (in dollars per share)
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Granted in period (in shares)
Number of awards granted (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Range of risk-free interest rates used, minimum (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercises (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Maximum withholding percentage of employee wages or salaries for the purchase of shares of common stock
Grants (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeitures / expirations (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Expected dividend rate (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Weighted average volatility rate (as a percent)
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Grants (in dollars per share)
Estimated grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Exercises
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)
Number of shares available for future issue under the plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of shares of common stock covered for issuance under share-based compensation plan
ASSUMPTIONS USED FOR FAIR VALUE OF STOCK OPTION GRANTS
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Grants (in shares)
Stock options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Forfeitures / expirations (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the beginning of the period
Outstanding at the end of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)
Award Type [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-based compensation plans
Shares, Issued
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs
Shipping and handling expenses in SG&A
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and handling revenues and expenses
Short-term Debt [Text Block]
SHORT-TERM DEBT
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Weighted average interest rate on short-term debt outstanding at year end (as a percent)
Special Assessment Bond
Taxable industrial development revenue bonds
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warranties
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Business Segments [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
Geographical [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Unrealized gains - auction rate securities, net of tax (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Common stock repurchased and retired, total purchase price or aggregate market value
Common stock repurchased and retired
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Equity compensation plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefits of $5,015, $4,483 and $551
Grant Date Fair Value, Total
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)
Stock option
Stock Option [Member]
Stock option exercises
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
Shares authorized for purchase in the open market or through private transactions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Stock options exercised (in shares)
Exercises (in shares)
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefits (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of restricted stock
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of restricted stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock purchase plan (in shares)
Shares of common stock acquired by plan participants
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total stockholders' equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of material tax years under examination or still subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]
Schedule of composition of net operating loss carryforwards and the approximate future taxable income to be generated in order to utilize all carryforwards prior to their expiration
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Schedule of unrecognized tax benefits
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Supplier concentration risk
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Tools, molds and other production equipment
Tools, Dies and Molds [Member]
Tools, dies, molds and other production equipment
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks - indefinite-lived
Trademarks - finite-lived
Investments, at market value
Trading Securities, Current
Transfer from Investments
Transfer of auction rate securities from non-current assets to investments
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Average price per share (in dollars per share)
Average Price Paid per Share
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Tax-related interest and penalties expense included in provisions for income tax
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Acquisition
Additions due to acquisitions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Tax positions taken during the current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Liability for tax-related penalties included in unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance
Impact of foreign currency remeasurement on unrecognized tax benefits in the current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Liability for tax-related interest expense included in unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Changes due to lapse in statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)
Unrecognized tax benefit recorded
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Changes resulting from settlements with taxing authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Changes in tax positions taken during a prior period
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Net decrease in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Charged to cost and expenses
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
Valuation reserve
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Deductions
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Net charge to sales revenue
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract]
Weighted average diluted securities
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average shares of common stock used in computing net earnings per share:
Weighted Average [Member]
Weighted average interest rate
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Write off of deferred finance costs due to early extinguishment of debt
Write off of unamortized deferred finance fees associated with the termination of a prior credit agreement