Stock-based Compensation Stock-based Compensation (Policies)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2015

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans, Director Policy [Policy Text Block]

The DSW Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan ("the 2014 Plan") provides for the issuance of equity awards to purchase up to 8.5 million DSW Common Shares. The Company will begin issuing shares under the 2014 Plan after the DSW Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan expires in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. The 2014 Plan covers stock options, RSUs, PSUs and director stock units ("DSU"). Eligible recipients include key employees of DSW Inc. and affiliates, as well as directors. Options generally vest 20% per year on a cumulative basis. Options granted under the 2014 Plan generally remain exercisable for a period of ten years from the date of grant.