Investment in Town Shoes Limited	3 Months Ended
Investment in Town Shoes Limited	May 02, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	INVESTMENT IN TOWN SHOES LIMITED On May 12, 2014, DSW Inc. acquired a 49.2% interest in Town Shoes Limited ("Town Shoes"), the largest branded footwear and accessories retailer in Canada, for $75.1 million Canadian dollars ("CAD") ($68.9 million USD). As of May 2, 2015, DSW Inc.'s ownership interest is 46.3%, and the dilution of the Company's ownership is due to Town Shoes' employee exercises of stock options. DSW Inc.'s stake provides 50% voting control and board representation equal to the co-investor. Additionally, the Town Shoe co-investor holds the option to sell the remaining portion of the company in fiscal 2017, and on that date for the subsequent two years. DSW Inc. holds the option to purchase the remaining portion of the company in fiscal 2018, and on the anniversary of that date for the subsequent two years if the Town Shoe co-investor has not exercised their put option. DSW Inc. purchased $100 million CAD during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 (approximately $79 million USD at purchase date) to take advantage of the strength of the dollar and in anticipation of funding the future purchase of the remaining interest in Town Shoes. The funds are also available to fund other business opportunities or return to U.S. operations, if needed. Until the Company invests the CAD purchased, the Company will incur foreign exchange rate fluctuations and record gains or losses through the statement of operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded $3.3 million in foreign currency exchange gains related to the purchase of CAD within non-operating income. The Company expects to complete its investment in CAD denominated available-for-sale securities in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Until then, foreign currency exchange gains or losses will be recorded. Once invested in available-for-sale securities, any foreign currency exchange and unrealized gains or losses will be recorded as Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss.

The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group.

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