Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Segments
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share Data
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Comprehensive Income
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Benefit Plans
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures
Assets [Abstract]
Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Retail Related Inventory, Merchandise
Merchandise inventories
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Federal income tax receivable
Other Assets, Current
Other current assets
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill.
Goodwill
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other assets
Assets
Total assets
Total assets
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Current portion of long-term debt
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Current portion of capital lease obligations
Short-term Debt
Other short-term borrowings
Federal and state income taxes including current deferred taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Including Deferred Tax Liabilities, Current
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations. This element also includes the net amount of deferred tax assets (after reduction for valuation allowance) and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carry forwards pertaining to assets or liabilities that are classified as current in the financial statements, or that are expected to reverse in the next twelve months (or normal operating cycle, if longer.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained earnings
Retained earnings at beginning of period
Retained earnings at end of period
Treasury Stock, Value
Less treasury stock, at cost
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Revenue, Net
Net sales
Net sales from external customers
Revenues
Total net sales, service charges and other income
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Capital lease obligations
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional paid-in capital
Cost of Revenue
Cost of sales
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Rentals
Interest and Debt Expense
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Asset impairment and store closing charges
Pretax charges for asset impairment and store closing costs
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income before income taxes and income on and equity in (losses) of joint ventures
Income (loss) before income taxes and income on and equity in (losses) of joint ventures
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income taxes (benefit)
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Cash dividends declared
Common stock, $0.16 per share
Earnings Per Share Data
Earnings per share:
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Adjustments, Noncash Items, 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:
Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Decrease in accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
(Increase) decrease in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities
Increase in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses, other liabilities and income taxes
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition, net of cash acquired
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Increase in short-term borrowings
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock
Cash dividends paid
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Purchase of treasury stock
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-cash transactions:
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Accrued capital expenditures
Document and Entity Information
Statement [Table]
Common Class A [Member]
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
Common Class B [Member]
CLASS B COMMON STOCK
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Loss on disposal of hurricane assets
Loss from Catastrophes
Payment of Line of Credit Fees and Expenses
Payment on line of credit fees and expenses
The cash outflow paid to third parties in connection with debt origination, which will be amortized over the remaining maturity period of the associated line of credit.
Asset Impairment and Store Closing Charges
Asset Impairment and Store Closing Charges Disclosure [Text Block]
For long-lived assets to be held and used by an entity, disclosures may include a description of the impaired long-lived asset and facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, amount of the impairment loss and where the loss is located in the income statement, method(s) for determining fair value, and the segment in which the impaired long-lived asset is reported. This element also includes store closing costs such as the accrual of rent and property taxes, write-downs of property and equipment and other costs associated with restructuring activities.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Depreciation and amortization
Includes income generated through a long-term marketing and servicing alliance with a consumer financing company, rental income, shipping and handling fees, lease income on leased departments and other miscellaneous income.
Service charges and other income
Service Charges and Other Income
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization of property and deferred financing costs
Fair Value of Assets Acquired
Property and equipment financed by note payable
Accounts receivable
Receivables, Net, Current
Subordinated debentures
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of uncollateralized debt obligation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer), excluding current portion. Subordinated debt places a lender in a lien position behind the primary lender of the company. All of these subordinated debentures were held by a 100% owned, unconsolidated finance subsidiary of the company.
Subordinated Debentures
Advertising, selling, administrative and general expenses
The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses, excluding rent. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, utilities, communication, etc.
Advertising, Selling Administrative and General Expenses
Decrease in federal income tax receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Trade Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities that result from activities that generate operating income, excluding income taxes payable.
Increase in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities
Proceeds from stock issuance
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
Stock Repurchase Program
Increase in merchandise inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Decrease in income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Income Taxes Including Deferred Tax Liabilities
The net change during the period in the amount of cash payments due to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings and the net change during the reporting period in temporary differences that results from income (loss) that is recognized for accounting purposes but not for tax purposes and vice versa.
Asset Impairment and Store Closing Charges
Interest and debt expense, net
Interest income, interest expense and other debt related expenses associated with nonoperating activities of the entity, net.
Interest and Debt Expense, Net
Interest and debt expense (income), net
Statement [Line Items]
Statement
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury Stock, at cost, Class A, shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Deferred income taxes
Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Investing Activities
Proceeds from hurricane insurance
Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Operating Activities
Proceeds from hurricane insurance
Sale of Property Financed by Note Receivable
Sale of property financed by note receivable
This element represents the value of property sold against notes receivable during the reporting period by the entity.
Capital lease transactions
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment:
Land
Land and land improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Construction in Progress, Gross
Buildings under construction
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Buildings and equipment under capital leases
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments, net of tax benefit (expense) of $2,579, $3,132 and $3,082 during the year 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Pension Cost, Net of Tax
Issuance of 786,768, 377,461 and 114,813 shares under stock option and stock bonus plans during the year 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Amount of shares repurchased
Cash dividends declared:
Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Issuance of shares under stock bonus plans, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Comprehensive Income [Member]
Comprehensive income (loss)
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Acquisition
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Trade Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Subordinated Debentures.
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Gain from hurricane insurance proceeds
Gain on Business Interruption Insurance Recovery
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gain on repurchase of debt
Pretax gain recorded in net interest and debt expense
Investment in joint venture
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Income on Joint Venture
Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Description
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block]
Income on Joint Venture
Proceeds from Joint Venture Distributions
Distribution from joint venture
This item represents disclosure of the amount of other distributions received from certain corporate joint ventures; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element includes distributions that constitute a return of investment.
Income on and Equity in Losses of Joint Ventures
Income on and equity in (losses) of joint ventures
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. Such amount typically reflects adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. This item also includes the portion of the distribution from joint ventures representing a return of capital in excess of the carrying value of the joint venture.
Income on Joint Venture Disclosure [Text Block]
Income on Joint Venture
This item includes the portion of the distribution from joint ventures representing a return of capital in excess of the carrying value of the joint venture.
Basis of Presentation
Business Segments
Stock-Based Compensation
Benefit Plans
Income Taxes
Fair Value Disclosures
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncement Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for new accounting pronouncements that have been issued, either adopted or not yet adopted.
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies.
Commitments and contingencies
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Pension Cost, Tax Effect
Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments, tax benefit (expense) (in dollars)
Stock awards
Stock Issued
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Increase in other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Schedule of segment information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reporting Segments Number
Number of reportable segments
The number of reportable segments of the entity.
Number of Store Formats
Number of store formats
Represents the number of store formats across all stores.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Retail Operations
Represents details pertaining to the Retail Operations segment of the entity.
Retail Operations [Member]
Construction [Member]
Represents details pertaining to the Construction segment of the entity.
Construction
Gross Profit
Gross profit
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Information, Intersegment Revenue
Intersegment revenues
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of stock option transactions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Fixed Options, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)
Total stock options outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options exercisable at period end (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Fixed Options, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable at period end (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic value of outstanding and exercisable stock options
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Summary of activity in reserve established for store closing charges
Restructuring Reserve
Rent, property taxes and utilities, Balance Beginning of Period
Rent, property taxes and utilities, Balance End of Period
Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense
Adjustments and Charges
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Cash Payments
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (in shares)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted:
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Total weighted average equivalent shares (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Class A common stock options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Price of shares of Class A common stock with an option to be purchased, low end of range (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Price of shares of Class A common stock with an option to be purchased, high end of range (in dollars per share)
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of computation of comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments, net of taxes
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Outstanding letters of credit under the Company's revolving credit facility
Letters of credit issued
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Employer contribution to pension plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Expected employer contribution to pension plan for remainder of current fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit costs:
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses
Net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Net periodic benefit costs
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Axis]
Alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
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, Variable Rate Base LIBOR [Member]
The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
LIBOR
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base JP Morgan [Member]
The prime interest rate (the interest rate charged by JP Morgan to their most creditworthy customers) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
JP Morgan's base rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit agreement
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Reference rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Percentage points added to reference rate (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Interest rate at end of period (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Availability for borrowings and letter of credit obligations
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Unutilized credit facility borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Annual commitment fee (as a percent)
May 2011 Stock Plan [Member]
Represents details pertaining to the entity's May 2011 Stock Plan.
May 2011 Stock Plan
February 2011 Stock Plan [Member]
Represents details pertaining to the entity's February 2011 Stock Plan.
February 2011 Stock Plan
August 2010 Stock Plan [Member]
Represents details pertaining to the entity's 2010 Stock Plan.
2010 Stock Plan
November 2007 Stock Plan [Member]
Represents details pertaining to the entity's 2007 Stock Plan.
2007 Stock Plan
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Programs
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock repurchase authorization
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Average price of shares repurchased (in dollars per share)
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Repurchase of common stock remaining authorization
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Portion of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties accrued
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Lower Bound
Estimated decrease in reasonably possible uncertain tax benefit in the next twelve months, low end of range
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound
Estimated decrease in reasonably possible uncertain tax benefit in the next twelve months, high end of range
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying value
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair value
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value disclosures
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-lived assets held for sale
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Impairment Charge
Impairment charge
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
Mall joint venture
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Mall Joint Venture [Member]
Represents details pertaining to sale of assets of a mall joint venture.
Sale of mall joint venture
Retail Store Location [Member]
Represents details pertaining to sale of assets of a former retail store location.
Sale of former retail store location
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Joint venture through equity method investment
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity as Percentage of Inventory
The maximum percentage of inventory of certain Company subsidiaries used to determine amount available for borrowings and letter of credit obligations under the credit agreement.
Limit on availability for borrowings and letter of credit obligations, expressed as a percentage of inventory of certain subsidiaries (as a percent)
Revolving Credit Agreement
Revolving Credit Agreement
Line of Credit Facilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Represents entire disclosure of short-term or long-term contractual arrangements with lenders, including letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdown's on the line.
Stock Repurchase Program
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
(Gain) Loss on Disposal of Assets
(Gain) Loss on Disposal of Assets
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited)
Acquisition
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Trade Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Stockholders' Equity
Subordinated Debentures
Subordinated Borrowings Disclosure [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Line of Credit Availability for No Covenant Requirements
Represents the minimum line of credit availability for the entity to have no financial covenant requirements.
Minimum line of credit availability for no financial covenant requirements
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current portion, fair value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Summary of activity in reserve established for store closing charges
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets and Investments
Gain on disposal of assets
The difference between the sale price or salvage price and the book value of a property, plant, and equipment asset and/or joint venture investment that was sold or retired during the reporting period.
Gain on disposal of assets
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property Plant and Equipment and Joint Venture Investment
Proceeds from disposal of assets
The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services not intended for resale. This also includes the cash inflow from the sale of an investment interest in a joint venture.
Subordinated Debentures Fair Value
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of uncollateralized debt obligation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer), excluding current portion. Subordinated debt places a lender in a lien position behind the primary lender of the company. All of these subordinated debentures were held by a 100% owned, unconsolidated finance subsidiary of the company.
Subordinated debentures, fair value
Long-term debt, including current portion
Long-term Debt
Long-lived Assets held for Sale before Write-down
Long-lived assets held for sale before write down
Carrying value of long- lived assets held for sale before write down to fair value.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total stockholders' equity
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net income
Net income
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Comprehensive Income
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Notes Payable 7.13 Percent
Details pertaining to 7.13% notes.
Notes Payable 7.13 Percent [Member]
Note repurchase
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Decrease, Repayments
Face amount of notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Notes, percentage
Number Of Former Retail Store Locations
Number of former retail store locations
Represents entity's number of former retail store locations.
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Total comprehensive income
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic (in dollars per share)
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Note Repurchase
Note Repurchase Disclosures [Text Block]
Note Repurchase
The entire disclosure for Note Repurchase.
Outstanding borrowings under the credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Notes Payable 6.625 Percent
Details pertaining to 6.625% notes.
Notes Payable 6.625 Percent [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Restricted cash
Restricted cash placed into trust
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash and Investments
Restricted cash
Portion of letters of credit securing captive insurance obligations
Represents portion of letters of credit that are being used to secure captive insurance obligations
Letters Of Credit Securing Obligations
Long-lived assets sold
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale Sold During Period
Carrying value of long- lived assets held for sale that were sold during the period
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Settlement of Litigation [Member]
Settlement of lawsuit
I2 Technologies, Inc. [Member]
i2 Technologies, Inc.
Details pertaining to i2 Technologies, Inc.
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event
Litigation Settlement, Gross
Gross amount received on settlement of lawsuit
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Net amount received on settlement of lawsuit
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Cash Tax Benefits Resulting from Increased Depreciation Deductions in Years One through Twenty
Expected future cash tax benefit from increased tax basis in depreciable property transferred to a REIT in years one through twenty
Expected cash tax benefit due to increased tax basis in depreciable property transferred to a REIT in years one through twenty beginning with the current fiscal year.
Cash Tax Benefits Resulting from Increased Depreciation Deductions in Years Twenty One through Forty
Expected future cash tax benefit from increased tax basis in depreciable property transferred to a REIT in years twenty-one through forty
Expected cash tax benefit due to increased tax basis in depreciable property transferred to a REIT in years twenty-one through forty beginning with the current fiscal year.
Tax Benefit From Capital Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance Reversal
Tax benefit from reversal of a valuation allowance related to a capital loss carryforward
Tax benefit due to the reversal of the valuation allowance related to the amount of the capital loss carryforward used to offset the capital gain income recognized on the taxable transfer of properties to a REIT
Tax Benefit From Capital Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance Reversal For Depreciable Property
Tax benefit from reversal of a valuation allowance related to a capital loss carryforward for depreciable property
Tax benefit due to the reversal of the valuation allowance related to the amount of the capital loss carryforward used to offset the capital gain income recognized on the taxable transfer of depreciable properties to a REIT
Tax Benefit From Capital Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance Reversal For Land
Tax benefit from reversal of a valuation allowance related to a capital loss carryforward for land
Tax benefit due to the reversal of the valuation allowance related to the amount of the capital loss carryforward used to offset the capital gain income recognized on the taxable transfer of land to a REIT