Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net earnings (loss)	$ 11.5	$ (33.3)	$ 45.5	$ (5.1)
Other comprehensive income:
Translation adjustments	(3.3)	(1.4)	0.8	6.6
Change in fair value of derivatives	0.3	2.6	0.9	4.4
Income tax impact of change in fair value of derivatives	(0.1)	(1.1)	0	(1.7)
Change in unrecognized pension benefits	1.5	1.7	3.2	2.8
Income tax impact of change in unrecognized pension benefits		(0.6)	0	(0.9)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net	(1.6)	1.2	4.9	11.2
Comprehensive income (loss)	9.9	(32.1)	50.4	6.1
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1.7)	(2.0)	(3.1)	(4.1)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Collective Brands, Inc.	$ 8.2	$ (34.1)	$ 47.3	$ 2.0