SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024 USD ($) store	Jan. 28, 2023 USD ($)	Jan. 29, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Jan. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Number of Stores | store	958
Amount due	$ 9,300	$ 8,600
Adjustment for expected credit losses	1,018	(262)	$ (2,242)
Net sales	2,817,294	2,968,138	2,777,604
Total assets	1,804,746	1,836,472	1,843,926
Operating earnings (loss)	$ 194,455	214,327	205,807
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	86.00%
Inventory, LIFO Reserve	$ 10,254	6,301
Markdown reserves	20,900	43,900
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization	88,100	88,500
Capitalized Computer Software, Implementation Cost, Accumulated Amortization	6,700	4,700
Goodwill, impairment loss	0	0	0
Self Insurance Reserve	10,400	9,700
Accounts payable subject to supply chain financing arrangements	$ 13,000	26,000
Gift card redemption term	24 months
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent				21.00%	35.00%
Operating lease, right-of-use asset	$ 528,029	518,196
Total operating lease liability	565,861
Retained earnings	567,570	426,113	323,387			$ 203,854
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance	410,329	266,329
Interest Costs Capitalized	$ 300	0
Famous Footwear
Number of Stores | store	860
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Period Charge	$ 4,900	4,700
Other Assets.
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross	16,300	16,000
Capitalized Computer Software, Implementation Costs	16,400	5,600
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Production and Distribution Costs	117,000	121,000	99,500
Overseas Sourcing and Other Inventory Procurement Expense	22,000	21,400	22,200
Customer Allowance
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense	28,535	27,559	26,100
Customer Discounts
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense	$ 9,904	11,357	7,459
CLT Brand Solutions
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	50.00%
Capital Contributions	$ 2,000
Net sales	26,800	16,900
Total assets	23,200	19,800
Total Liabilities	9,300	9,100
Operating earnings (loss)	500	(2,700)
Retail stores
Net sales	1,465,509	1,528,081	1,553,864
Gift Cards
Gift card breakage income	800	$ 1,100	$ 1,000
Brand Investment Holding Ltd | CLT Brand Solutions
Capital Contributions	$ 1,000