Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Disclosure of information about items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Information by item reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Item reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Amount Reclassified from AOCL
Identifies item reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification Adjustment Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Disclosure of information about components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from AOCL
Amount after tax of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Amendment Description
May 2011 Stock Plan
Represents details pertaining to the entity's May 2011 Stock Plan.
May 2011 Stock Plan [Member]
Amendment Flag
February 2011 Stock Plan
Represents details pertaining to the entity's February 2011 Stock Plan.
February 2011 Stock Plan [Member]
2010 Stock Plan
Represents details pertaining to the entity's 2010 Stock Plan.
August 2010 Stock Plan [Member]
Retail operations
Represents details pertaining to the Retail Operations segment of the entity.
Retail Operations [Member]
Construction
Represents details pertaining to the Construction segment of the entity.
Construction [Member]
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Axis]
Alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
JP Morgan's base rate
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.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base J P Morgan [Member]
LIBOR
The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base LIBOR [Member]
February2012 Stock Plan [Member]
2012 Stock Plan
Represents details pertaining to the entity's 2012 Stock Plan.
Document and Entity Information
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.
Federal and state income taxes including current deferred taxes
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.
Outstanding amount
Assets Held For Sale Long-Lived Fair Value Disclosure after Write Down Gross
Long lived assets held for sale after impairment charge and before asset sales
Fair value of long lived assets that are held for sale apart from normal operations and anticipated to be sold in less than one year, after write down for impairment, but not reflecting any asset sales during the period.
Number of Properties Held
Number of properties held
Represents the number of properties held.
Income Tax Benefit Related to Dividends Paid to Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Income tax benefit due to a one-time deduction related to dividends paid to the Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Represents the income tax benefit related to dividends paid to the Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan of the entity.
Income Tax Benefit Per Share Related to Dividends Paid to Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Income tax benefit per share due to a one-time deduction related to dividends paid to the Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (in dollars per share)
Represents the income tax benefit per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period related to dividends paid to the Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan of the entity.
Includes income generated through a long-term marketing and servicing alliance with a consumer financing company, rental income, shipping and handling fees, gift card breakage, lease income on leased departments and other miscellaneous income.
Service charges and other income
Service Charges and Other Income
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Selling, general and administrative 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
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
Interest and debt expense, net
Interest and debt expense, net
The entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investees (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) which are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Such amounts typically reflect 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.
Gain related to distribution from mall joint venture, pretax
Income on and Equity in Losses of Joint Ventures
Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures
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 any investments that were sold or retired during the reporting period.
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, pretax
Gain on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets and Investments
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.
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
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.
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Income Taxes Including Deferred Tax Liabilities
Proceeds from Joint Venture Distributions
Distribution from joint venture
The amount of other distributions received from certain corporate joint ventures which are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element includes distributions that constitute a return of investment.
Proceeds from Sale of Property Plant and Equipment and 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 investments, if any.
Payment of Line of Credit Fees and Expenses
Issuance cost of line of credit
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
Document Period End Date
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.
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 Programs
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("AOCL")
Income on 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.
Schedule of Entity Wide Information Percentage of Revenue from External Customers by Product and Segment [Table Text Block]
Summary of percentage of net sales by segment and major product line
Tabular disclosure of entity-wide percentage of revenues from external customers for each product and segment.
Schedule of Net Funded Status and Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of net funded status of pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans. Tabular disclosure of the amounts that are recognized in the balance sheet (or statement of financial position) for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans, showing separately the assets and current and noncurrent liabilities (if applicable) recognized. This also includes the disclosure of accumulated benefit obligation.
Schedule of accumulated benefit obligation, changes in projected benefit obligation, change in Pension Plan assets, funded status and reconciliation to amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets
Represents the number of store formats across all stores.
Number of Store Formats
Number of store formats
Cosmetics [Member]
Represents details pertaining to cosmetics, a major product line of the entity.
Cosmetics
Represents details pertaining to ladies' apparel and accessories, a major product line of the entity.
Ladies' apparel and accessories
Ladies Apparel and Accessories [Member]
Ladies Apparel [Member]
Ladies' apparel
Represents details pertaining to ladies' apparel, a major product line of the entity.
Ladies Accessories and Lingerie [Member]
Ladies' accessories and lingerie
Represents details pertaining to ladies' accessories and lingerie, a major product line of the entity.
Juniors and Children's Apparel [Member]
Represents details pertaining to juniors' and children's apparel, a major product line of the entity.
Juniors' and children's apparel
Mens Apparel and Accessories [Member]
Represents details pertaining to men's apparel and accessories, a major product line of the entity.
Men's apparel and accessories
Shoes [Member]
Represents details pertaining to shoes, a major product line of the entity.
Shoes
Home and Furniture [Member]
Represents details pertaining to home and furniture, a major product line of the entity.
Home and furniture
Reduction of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
The reduction of amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long-lived assets held for abandonment, exchange or sale.
Future rent accrual
Building and Equipment [Member]
Long-lived, depreciable structure held for productive use, including office, production, storage and distribution facilities. It also includes tangible personal property, nonconsumable in nature, with finite lives used to produce goods and services.
Buildings and equipment
Capital and Operating Rent Expense [Abstract]
Capital and operating leases
Represents the renewal period options that exist on the majority of leased properties.
Leased Property Renewal Options Period
Renewal period of leased property
Commitment to Incur Costs
Represents the commitment to incur costs to acquire, complete and furnish certain stores and equipment.
Commitment to incur costs to acquire, complete and furnish certain stores and equipment
Minimum line of credit availability for no financial covenant requirements
Line of Credit Facility, Line of Credit Availability for No Covenant Requirements
Represents the line of credit availability for the entity to have no financial covenant requirements.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Domain]
Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
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
2007 Stock Plan
Represents details pertaining to the entity's 2007 Stock Plan.
November 2007 Stock Plan [Member]
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
Number of Vacant Retail Store Properties Sold
Number of vacant retail store properties sold
The number of vacant retail store properties sold during the period.
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-Sale Sold During Period
Retail store properties, carrying value
Carrying value of long-lived assets held for sale that were sold during the period.
Comprehensive Income
Subordinated Debentures
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Numbers of Days in a Fiscal Year
Represents the number is days in the fiscal year of the reporting entity.
Number of days in a fiscal year
Cash Equivalents, Original Maturity Period Maximum
Maximum original maturity period of highly liquid investments classified as cash equivalents
Represents the maximum original maturity period of highly liquid investments to be classified as cash equivalents.
Cash Equivalents Number of Months of Earned Interest Forfeited in Redemption Maximum
Maximum number of months of earned interest forfeited for investments classified as cash equivalents
Represents the maximum number of months of earned interest to be forfeited in redemption for investments to be classified as cash equivalents.
Cash Equivalents Receivables Settlement, Period Minimum
Receivable settlement period, minimum
Represents the minimum receivable settlement period from charge card companies to be classified as cash equivalents.
Cash Equivalents Receivables Settlement, Period Maximum
Receivable settlement period, maximum
Represents the maximum receivable settlement period from charge card companies to be classified as cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable Due Days
Number of days in which accounts receivable are ordinarily due
Represents the number of days in which construction accounts receivable are normally due after the issuance of the invoice.
Represents the number of days in which construction contract retentions are normally due after completion of the project and acceptance by the owner.
Contract Retentions Due Days
Number of days in which contract retentions are due
Accounts Receivable Considered Delinquent Number of Days Past Due Minimum
Minimum number of days past due for accounts receivable to be considered delinquent
Represents the minimum number of days past due for construction accounts receivable to be considered delinquent.
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Long-lived, depreciable a addition, improvement, or renovation to a productive facility, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing.
Also includes assets held by a lessee under a capital lease and any addition or improvement to assets held under lease arrangement (including addition or improvement to asset held by lessee under operating lease arrangement).
Building and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Long lived, depreciable assets, commonly used in offices and stores. Also includes tangible personal property, nonconsumable in nature, with finite lives used to produce goods and services.
Represents the percentage of inventories valued at the lower of cost or market using the last-in, first-out retail inventory method.
Percentage of inventories valued at the lower of cost or market using LIFO RIM
Percentage of LIFO RIM Inventory
Remaining Percentage of Average Cost or Specific Identified Cost Methods Inventory
Remaining percentage of inventories valued at the lower of cost or market using the average cost or specific identified cost methods
Represents the remaining percentage of inventories valued at the lower of cost or market using the average cost or specific identified cost methods.
Proprietary Credit Card Revenue
Income received from branded proprietary cards under the Alliance
The entity's share of revenue from proprietary credit cards ("proprietary cards") which are owned and managed by an outside entity.
The typical term for CDI construction contracts.
Construction Contract
Typical term of CDI construction contracts
Gift Card Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Gift Card Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition Gift Cards Breakage, Period
Gift card breakage income, recognition period
Represents the period over which the entity recognizes breakage income related to unredeemed gift cards. Breakage occurs when a customer pays in advance of vendor performance and does not demand full performance for various reasons.
Accrued Liabilities for Unredeemed Gift Cards, Current and Long-term
Gift card liabilities
Represents liabilities for unredeemed gift cards current and long term.
Deferred Charge Related to REIT Transaction
Deferred charge related to the REIT transaction
Represents the deferred charge related to the real estate investment trust transaction.
Sale of mall joint venture
Represents details pertaining to sale of assets of a mall joint venture.
Mall Joint Venture [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices, $25.74 - $25.74
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 25.74 to 25.74 [Member]
Represents the range of exercise prices from 25.74 dollars to 25.74 dollars.
Share-based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Outstanding Options [Abstract]
Options Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Abstract]
Information about non-qualified stock options, by exercise price
Share-based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Exercisable Options [Abstract]
Options Exercisable
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating and Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum rental commitments
Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments required in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year and the total minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the balance sheet date. It also includes capital leases future minimum lease payments as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, with separate deductions from the total for the amount representing executor costs, including any profit thereon included in the minimum lease payments and for the amount of the imputed interest necessary to reduce the net minimum lease payments to its present value.
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Contribution Limit
Employee contribution limit per calendar year
The limit of annual employee contributions to the plan per calendar year.
Entity Voluntary Filers
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Contribution Limit by Plan, Participants Attaining at least 50 Years Age
Employee contribution limit per calendar year for employees attaining at least 50 years of age
The limit of annual employee contributions to the plan per calendar year by eligible employees who have attained at least 50 years of age.
Entity Current Reporting Status
Defined Contribution Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants Requisite Age, Minimum
Requisite age of eligible employees for additional contribution
Represents the required age of eligible employees to make additional contribution.
Entity Filer Category
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Contribution Limit, Percentage of Compensation
Employee contribution limit per calendar year (as a percent of eligible pay)
The limit of annual employee contributions to the plan per calendar year as a percentage of eligible pay.
Entity Public Float
Requisite service period of employee, to receive a employer's matching contribution
Represents the requisite service period of employee, to receive a employer's matching contribution under defined contribution plan.
Defined Contribution Plan, Requisite Service Period Eligible for Matching Employers Contribution
Entity Registrant Name
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Contribution Eligible for Employers Contribution Percentage of Elective Deferrals
Employee's contribution matched by employer (as a percent of elective deferrals)
The annual employee contributions to the plan, eligible for employer contribution, as a percentage of elective deferrals.
Entity Central Index Key
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Match Employee Contribution, Level One
Percentage of elective deferrals, matched 100% by employer
Represents the first level of employee contributions (percentage of elective deferrals) which are matched by the employer.
Percentage of elective deferrals, matched 50% by employer
Represents the second level of employee contributions (percentage of elective deferrals) which are matched by the employer.
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Match Employee Contribution Level Two
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Match Level One
Employer match of employee contributions of first 1% of elective deferrals (as a percent)
Represents the employer matching contribution of the first level of employee contributions.
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Match Level Two
Employer match of employee contributions of next 5% of elective deferrals (as a percent)
Represents the employer matching contribution of the second level of employee contributions.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Contribution Vesting, Period
Vesting period for employer's contribution
Represents the vesting period for employer's contribution.
Defined Benefit Plan, before Adoption of SFAS 158 Recognition Provisions Net Actuarial Loss Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized net actuarial loss
Represents the amount of net actuarial gain or loss not yet recognized in net periodic benefit costs.
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments
Total payments for next ten fiscal years
The aggregate amount of benefits expected to be paid in year 1 through 10 after the date of the latest statement of financial position.
Common Stock Right to Elect Percent Board of Directors
Percentage of Board of Directors members that common stock holders have a right to elect
Represents the percentage of the Board of Director members that common stock holders have the right to elect.
Class of Warrant or Right Number of Rights Per Share of Common Stock
Number of rights declared as dividends for each outstanding share of common stock under rights plan
Represents the number of rights to purchase preferred stock for each share of the entity's outstanding common stock.
Represents the minimum percentage of the entity's outstanding common stock that must be acquired for rights to become exercisable.
Class of Warrant or Right Condition on Exercise of Rights, Minimum Percentage of Common Stock to be Acquired
Minimum percentage of common stock to be acquired for rights to become exercisable (as a percent)
Class of Warrant or Right Condition on Exercise of Rights of Exercise Price Holder Can Receive in Common Stock Value, Number of Multiples
Number of multiples of the exercise price that the right holder has the right to receive in value of common stock
Represents the number of multiples of the exercise price that the right holder has the right to receive in value of common stock.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Trade Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Common Stock Conversion, Number of Shares Convertible into Class A Common Stock Share
Represents the number of shares which are convertible into each Class A Common Stock share.
Number of Class B common stock shares which are convertible into each Class A Common Stock share
Number of Class A Common Stock shares received for conversion of each share of Class B Common Stock
Common Stock Conversion, Number of Shares Received upon Conversion of Class B Common Stock Share
Represents the number of shares received for each Class B Common Stock share converted.
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock rights plan
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock Rights Plan [Member]
Represents the Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock rights plan.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses
Schedule of classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Tabular disclosure of classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in the entity's statement of financial position.
Schedule of Classification of Deferred Tax Assets, Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Income Tax, Reconciliation Change in Net Operating Loss Valuation Allowance
Increase (decrease) in net operating loss valuation allowances
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the income statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to changes in net operating loss valuation allowance during the period.
Income Tax Reconciliation Change in Capital Loss Carryforward
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the income statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to changes in capital loss carryforwards used in amended tax return during the period.
Decrease in capital loss carryforward, used in amended return
Decrease in capital loss valuation allowance
Income Tax, Reconciliation Change in Capital Loss Valuation Allowance
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the income statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to changes in capital loss valuation allowance during the period.
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest Penalties and Reserves
Net changes in unrecognized tax benefits, interest, and penalties /reserves
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the income statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to changes in the unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties during the period.
Income Tax Reconciliation Nontaxable Income and Nondeductible Expense, Other
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to nontaxable income or nondeductible expenses under enacted tax laws, or differences in the methodologies used to determine expense amounts for financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy.
Changes in cash surrender value of life insurance policies
Joint venture bases differences
The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of the joint venture and the basis of joint venture computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Deferred Tax Liabilities Joint Venture
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Deferred Tax Liabilities Inventory
Differences between book and tax bases of inventory
The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of inventory and the basis of inventory computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Document Fiscal Period Focus
The portion of the valuation allowance pertaining to the deferred tax asset representing potential future taxable deductions from capital loss carryforwards for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.
Capital Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance
Capital loss valuation allowance
Schedule of net interest and debt expense
Tabular disclosure of the amount of net interest and debt expense.
Schedule of Net Interest and Debt Expense [Table Text Block]
Represents term notes bearing an interest rate of 5.93 percent payable monthly through 2012.
Term Note 5.93 Percent Due 2012 [Member]
Term note, payable monthly through fiscal 2012 and bearing interest at a rate of 5.93%
Notes 7.13 Percent Due August 2018 [Member]
Represents notes bearing an interest rate of 7.13 percent, with an original maturity on August 1, 2018.
7.13% notes with an original maturity on August 1, 2018
Notes 9.125 Percent Due August 2011 [Member]
Represents notes bearing an interest rate of 9.125 percent, with an original maturity on August 1, 2011.
9.125% notes with an original maturity on August 1, 2011
6.625% notes with an original maturity on January 15, 2018
Notes 6.625 Percent Due January 2018 [Member]
Represents notes bearing an interest rate of 6.625 percent, with an original maturity on January 15, 2018.
Building, land and land improvements pledged as collateral
Represents the carrying value of building, land, and land improvements which serve as collateral under the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Collateral Building, Land and Land Improvements, Carrying Value
Interest Expense and Gain on Debt Extinguishment
Represents the portion of interest incurred in the period on debt arrangements that was charged against earnings and amount of the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment.
Total interest expense
Income on and Equity in Losses of Joint Ventures, Net of Tax
Gain related to distribution from mall joint venture, net of tax
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) after tax 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 and Equity in Losses of Joint Ventures, Per Share Net of Tax
Gain related to distribution from mall joint venture, per share, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss), net of related tax effect, per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period to which the equity method of accounting is applied.
Represents details pertaining to sale of assets of a former retail store location.
Sale of former retail store location
Sale of retail store location
Retail Store Location [Member]
Sale of Investment [Member]
Sale of investment
Represents details pertaining to the sale of investments.
Document Type
Closed Stores [Member]
Details pertaining to sale of closed store.
Sale of closed store
Restructuring Settlement and Impairment Provisions, Net of Tax
Charge related to write-down of property held for sale, net of tax
Represents the after-tax aggregate amount provided for estimated restructuring charges, remediation costs, and asset impairment loss during an accounting period. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items).
Charge related to write-down of property held for sale, per share, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Represents the after-tax aggregate amount provided for estimated restructuring charges, remediation costs, and asset impairment loss per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during an accounting period. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items).
Restructuring Settlement and Impairment Provisions, Per Share Net of Tax
Number of Properties Held-for-sale
Number of properties held for sale
Represents the number of properties held for sale.
Income Tax Benefit Per Share Related to Administrative Settlement
Income tax benefit per share related to state administrative settlement (in dollars per share)
Represents the income tax benefit per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period related to state administrative settlement.
Tax Benefit Per Share from Capital Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance Reversal
Tax benefit per share from reversal of a valuation allowance related to a capital loss carryforward (in dollars per share)
Represents the income tax benefit per share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period related to the reversal of a valuation allowance related to a capital loss carryforward.
Gain on Business Interruption Insurance Recovery, Net of Tax
Gain on proceeds received for final payment related to hurricane losses, net of tax
The after tax amount (to the extent disclosed within this portion of the income statement) by which an insurance settlement exceeds incremental costs incurred from the event causing an interruption of business, plus the insurance award for earnings lost from the event, such as a natural catastrophe, explosion or fire.
Gain on Business Interruption Insurance Recovery, Per Share Net of Tax
Gain on proceeds received for final payment related to hurricane losses, per share, net of tax (in dollars per share)
The per share after tax amount (to the extent disclosed within this portion of the income statement) by which an insurance settlement exceeds incremental costs incurred from the event causing an interruption of business, plus the insurance award for earnings lost from the event, such as a natural catastrophe, explosion or fire.
Income Tax Benefit Per Share for Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest and Penalties, Operating and Capital Loss Valuation Allowances
Income tax benefit per share related to net decreases in unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties due to resolutions of federal and state examinations, decreases in state net operating loss valuation allowances, and a decrease in a capital loss valuation allowance (in dollars per share)
Represents the income tax benefit per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period related to net decreases in unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties due to resolutions of federal and state examinations, decreases in state net operating loss valuation allowances, and a decrease in a capital loss valuation allowance.
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets and Investments, Net of Tax
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net of tax
The after tax 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 (loss) on disposal of assets, per share, net of tax (in dollars per share)
The after tax 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 per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets and Investments, Per Share Net of Tax
Represents the number of closed stores.
Number of Closed Stores
Number of closed stores
Income Tax Benefit Related to Administrative Settlement
Income tax benefit related to state administrative settlement
Represents the income tax benefit related to state administrative settlement.
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Trade accounts payable
Income Tax Benefit for Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest and Penalties, Operating and Capital Loss Valuation Allowances
Income tax benefit related to net decreases in unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties due to resolutions of federal and state examinations, decreases in state net operating loss valuation allowances, and a decrease in a capital loss valuation allowance
Represents the income tax benefit related to net decreases in unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties due to resolutions of federal and state examinations, decreases in state net operating loss valuation allowances, and a decrease in a capital loss valuation allowance.
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement, Net of Tax
Represents the after-tax net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter.
Gain on settlement of lawsuit, net of settlement related expenses, net of tax
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Per Share, Net of Tax
Represents the after-tax net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during an accounting period, in settlement of a litigation matter.
Gain on settlement of lawsuit, net of settlement related expenses, per share, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Accrual for Payroll and Sales and Real and Property Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for payroll, sales, real and property taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Taxes, other than income
Employee Related Liabilities Excluding Payroll Taxes, Current
Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Salaries, wages and employee benefits
Debt Instrument Right to Defer Interest Payment Number of Consecutive Quarters Maximum
Represents the maximum number of consecutive quarters available for deferral of interest payment.
Maximum number of consecutive quarters available for deferral of interest payment
This element represents the entity's accounting policies for supply concentration.
Supply Concentration [Policy Text Block]
Supply Concentration
Insurable Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Insurance Accruals
Description of an entity's accounting policy related to self insurance and general liability claims.
Other Assets
Describes an entity's accounting policy for components of items classified as other assets on the balance sheet.
Other Assets [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy that certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Reclassifications
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Including Allowance Reversal
Total deferred provision for income taxes
The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations and a valuation allowance reversal resulting from an intra-entity transfer transaction.
Accrued Treasury Stock Purchase
Accrued treasury stock purchase
This element represents the value of accrued treasury stock purchase during the reporting period by the entity.
Number of Buildings
Represents entity's number of buildings sold during the period.
Number of buildings sold
Number of Former Retail Store Locations Sold
Represents entity's number of former retail store locations sold during the period.
Number of former retail stores sold
Portion of letters of credit securing captive insurance obligations
Letters of Credit Securing Obligations
Represents portion of letters of credit that are being used to secure captive insurance obligations.
Tax Benefit from Capital Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance Reversal
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 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 depreciable properties to a REIT.
Tax benefit from reversal of a valuation allowance related to a capital loss carryforward for depreciable property
Tax Benefit from Capital Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance Reversal for Depreciable Property
Tax Benefit from Capital Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance Reversal 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.
Tax benefit from reversal of a valuation allowance related to a capital loss carryforward for land
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.
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.
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
Note Repurchase.
Note Repurchase Disclosures [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for Note Repurchase.
Payments for Repurchase and Retirement of Common Stock
Purchase and retirement of common stock
Represents the cash outflow to reacquire and retire common stock during the period.
Reduction in Common Stock and Additional Paid in Capital
Aggregate reduction in common stock and additional paid-in capital
Represents the aggregate reduction in common stock and additional paid-in capital as a result of share repurchases.
Long-lived assets held for use
Represents the fair value of long-lived assets that are held for use.
Assets Held for Use Long Lived Fair Value Disclosure
Stock Purchased and Retired During Period , Retained Earnings Effect
The effect on retained earnings of the value of stock tendered to the Company and retired during the period relative to stock option exercises.
Charged to retained earnings
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Stock Purchased and Retired During Period Value
Value of stock tendered to the Company and retired during the period relative to stock option exercises.
Purchase and retirement of 1,169,218 shares under stock option plan
Stock Purchased and Retired During Period Shares
Number of shares of stock tendered to the Company and retired during the period relative to stock option exercises.
Purchase and retirement of shares under stock option plan, shares
Number of shares retired tendered relative to exercise
2013 Stock Plan
Represents details pertaining to the entity's March 2013 Stock Plan.
March 2013 Stock Plan [Member]
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Summary of reclassifications from AOCL
Tabular disclosure of information about items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued expenses:
Accrued Rent, Current
Rent
Gift Card Liability, Current
Gift card liabilities, current portion
Liability to customers
Defined benefit pension plan
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Ending balance
Beginning balance
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
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:
Advertising Expense
Advertising expense
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising
Amortization of Financing Costs
Amortization of debt expense
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Class A common stock options (in shares)
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived
Long-lived assets held for sale
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Assets
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-lived assets held for sale
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets
Total assets
Total assets
Building [Member]
Buildings
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Acquisition
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Acquisition
Impairment charge on cost method investments
Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Present value of net minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Total minimum lease payments
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Capital lease transactions
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Buildings and equipment under capital leases
Capital Leases, Income Statement, Interest Expense
Interest on capital lease obligations
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2013
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
After 2017
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Accrued capital expenditures
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Capital Leases
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
2016
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Current portion of capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Capital lease obligations
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Less amount representing interest
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying value
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
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash equivalents
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-cash transactions:
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Capital stock
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Purchase price of preferred stock (in dollars per one one-thousandth share)
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Number of securities callable by rights
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies.
Commitments and contingencies
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock Class A
Common Stock Class A
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock Class B (convertible)
Common Stock Class B
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Class A common stock reserved for issuance (in shares)
Benefit Plans
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income [Member]
Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation
Construction in Progress, Gross
Buildings under construction
Cooperative Advertising Amount
Cooperative advertisement reimbursements
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
Mall joint venture
Sale of mall joint venture
Cost of Sales, Vendor Allowances, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Vendor Allowances
Cost of Revenue
Cost of sales
Cumulative Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred (5% cumulative)
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current provision for income taxes
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Reference rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Note repurchase
Long-term debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Percentage points added to reference rate
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Decrease, Repayments
Debt repurchased
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Interest rate on notes, minimum (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Interest rate on notes, maximum (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest rate on notes (as a percent)
Interest rate (as a percent)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Prepaid expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, State Taxes
State income taxes
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred provision for income taxes
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Net deferred tax liabilities-current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards
Capital loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Accruals not currently deductible
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment bases and depreciation differences
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Change in Pension Plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Net amount recognized
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate of compensation increases (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of prior service cost
Amortization of prior service costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Change in benefit obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Estimated prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Estimated actuarial loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Expected employer contributions to pension plan for remainder of current fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Employer contributions to pension plan
Defined Benefit Plan, before Adoption of FAS 158 Recognition Provisions, Net Prior Service Costs (Credits), Not yet Recognized
Unamortized prior service costs
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Net actuarial losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Discount rate-net periodic pension cost (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, before Adoption of FAS 158 Recognition Provisions, Net (Gains) Losses, Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Amounts recognized in the balance sheets:
Intangible asset
Defined Benefit Plan, before Adoption of FAS 158 Recognition Provisions, Intangible Asset
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Discount rate-benefit obligations (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net actuarial loss
Amortization of actuarial losses
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Benefit obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, before Adoption of FAS 158 Recognition Provisions, Accrued Benefit Liability
Accrued benefit cost
Accrued benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
2018-2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Weighted average assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Estimated future benefits payments for the nonqualified benefit plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation in excess of Pension Plan assets
Benefit obligation in excess of Pension Plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair value of Pension Plan assets at beginning of year
Fair value of Pension Plan assets at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Net periodic benefit costs
Plan curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Plan curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Funded status (benefit obligation less Pension Plan assets)
Funded status (benefit obligation less Pension Plan assets)
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Benefit plan expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit costs:
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Prior service cost recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization of property and deferred financing
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
Gain on Disposal of Assets
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Gain on Disposal of Assets
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Net income (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted:
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share Data
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Data
Equipment [Member]
Equipment
Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income on (Equity in Losses of) Joint Ventures
Equity Method Investments
Investments in joint ventures, carrying value
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Programs
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value of Assets
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value of Assets Acquired
Property and equipment financed by note payable
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value disclosures
Fair Value Disclosures
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Nonrecurring
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
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)
Flight Equipment [Member]
Sale of aircraft
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property
Gain on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Gain on litigation settlement
Gain on settlement of lawsuit, net of settlement related expenses, pretax
Gain on Business Interruption Insurance Recovery
Gain on proceeds received for final payment related to hurricane losses, pre tax
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gain on repurchase of debt
Debt repurchased, pretax gain
Goodwill.
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Gross Profit
Gross profit
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-Lived Assets
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Write-down of property
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Impairment charge on long-lived assets held for use
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain on disposal of assets
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 before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of joint ventures
Total before tax
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate
Changes in tax rate
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income taxes
Income taxes (benefit)
Income tax expense
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Income tax at the statutory federal rate (inclusive of income on (equity in losses of) joint ventures)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Reconciliation between the entity's income tax provision and income taxes using federal statutory income tax rate
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Changes in valuation allowance
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deductions, Employee Stock Ownership Plan Dividends
Tax benefit of dividends paid to ESOP
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Federal income tax receivable
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
State income taxes, net of federal benefit (inclusive of income on (equity in losses of) joint ventures)
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Income taxes paid, net of income tax refunds received
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits
Tax benefit of federal credits
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Other
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Increase in other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable
Decrease in federal income tax receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities
Increase in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses, other liabilities and income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Decrease in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories
Increase in merchandise inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation (in shares)
Interest Payable, Current
Interest
Interest Costs Capitalized
Capitalized interest
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Interest
Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract]
Net interest and debt expense
Interest Paid
Interest paid
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Merchandise Inventories
Inventory, Gross [Abstract]
Merchandise Inventories
Investment Income, Interest
Investment interest income
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Outstanding letters of credit under the Company's revolving credit facility
Letters of credit issued
Land
Land and land improvements
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Leases
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Revolving credit facility
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Annual commitment fee (as a percent)
Revolving Credit Agreement
Line of Credit Facility, Average Outstanding Amount
Weighted-average borrowings
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Interest rate at end of period (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Unutilized credit facility borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Outstanding borrowings under the credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount
Revolving credit facility expenses
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit agreement
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Availability for borrowings and letter of credit obligations
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Litigation Settlement, Gross
Lawsuit settlement amount
Long-Term Debt.
Long-term Debt
Long-term debt, including current portion
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current portion, fair value
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Maturity of long-term debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Long-Term Debt
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Impairment Charge
Impairment charge on long-lived assets held for sale
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Maturity of long-term debt in year three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Maturity of long-term debt in year two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Maturity of long-term debt in year four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Maturity of long-term debt in year one
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Maturity of long-term debt in year five
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Current portion of long-term debt
Current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
Loss from Catastrophes
Loss on disposal of hurricane assets
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Advertising
Maximum [Member]
Maximum
Minimum [Member]
Minimum
Mortgages [Member]
Mortgage note, payable monthly through 2012 and bearing interest at rate of 9.25%
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net income
Net income
Net earnings available for per-share calculation
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Investing activities:
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Noncumulative Preferred Stock [Member]
Additional preferred
Number of Real Estate Properties
Number of properties held for sale
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of reportable segments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
After 2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Operating leases:
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Total rental expense of operating leases
Rentals
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Net operating loss valuation allowance
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2015
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals
Minimum rentals
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2016
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals
Contingent rentals
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
2017
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rental expense
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Total minimum lease payments
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Net other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Assets, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other assets
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 tax of $3,098 and $522)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income:
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income:
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other
Products and Services [Domain]
Trade Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Purchase of treasury stock
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Investment in joint venture
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition, net of cash acquired
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Cash dividends paid
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Defined Benefit Retirement Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities
Accrued benefit liability
Accrued benefit liability
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
Dividend rate (as a percent)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share
Liquidation amount per security (in dollars per share)
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment [Abstract] (Deprecated 2012-01-31)
Reclassifications
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Increase in short-term borrowings
Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Operating Activities
Proceeds from hurricane insurance
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Proceeds from stock issuance
Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Investing Activities
Proceeds from hurricane insurance
Products and Services [Axis]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $2,225,365, $2,167,477 and $2,288,698)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited)
Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited)
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Receivables, Net, Current
Accounts receivable
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Reclassifications
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Restricted cash placed into trust
Restricted cash
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Asset impairment and store closing charges
Asset impairment and store closing charges
Charge related to write-down of property held for sale, pretax
Restructuring Charges
Adjustments and Charges
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Cash Payments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Summary of activity in reserve established for store closing charges
Restructuring Reserve
Rentals, property taxes and utilities, Balance Beginning of Period
Rentals, property taxes and utilities, Balance End of Period
Retail Related Inventory, Merchandise
Merchandise inventories
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained earnings
Retained earnings at beginning of period
Retained earnings at end of period
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards [Policy Text Block]
Gift Card Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Segment Reporting Information, Intersegment Revenue
Intersegment revenues
Revenues
Total net sales, service charges and other income
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic value of outstanding and exercisable stock options
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life
Revenue, Net
Net sales
Net sales from external customers
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Percentage
Percentage of net sales by segment and major product line
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of provision for federal and state income taxes
Schedule of stock option transactions
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit costs
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of computation of comprehensive income
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of rental expense
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings per share
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation between the Company's income tax provision and income taxes using the federal income tax rate
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of quarterly results of operations
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of trade accounts payable and accrued expenses
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of weighted average assumption
Summary of changes in AOCL by component (net of tax)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated future benefits payments for the nonqualified benefit plan
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of long-term debt
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Joint venture through equity method investment
Joint venture through equity method investment and gain on disposal of assets
Reclassifications
Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Summary of information related to stock options
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Axis]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Summary of activity in reserve established for store closing charges
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of segment information
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of capital stock
Securities Subject to Mandatory Redemption [Member]
7.5% capital securities due on August 1, 2038, subject to mandatory redemption
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Business Segments
Business Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Segments
Segment [Domain]
Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Stock options granted during period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements 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, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable at period end (in dollars per share)
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, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock Options, weighted average exercise price
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, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Shares available for grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Stock Options, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Options Exercisable (in shares)
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Stock option
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
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, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Options Outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price range, lower limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Total stock options outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Exercise price range, upper limit (in dollars per share)
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption, Financial Instrument [Domain]
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption, Settlement Terms, Share Value, Amount
Liquidation amount
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling
Short-term Debt
Other short-term borrowings
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
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Business Segments [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Class of Stock [Axis]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Repurchase of common stock remaining authorization
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of shares under stock option and stock bonus plans, shares
Number of shares retired tendered relative to exercise
Stock Issued
Stock awards
Issuance of 2,315,767, 839,374 and 786,768 shares under stock option and stock bonus plans during the years 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercised (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock repurchase authorization
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total stockholders' equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Subordinated Debt [Member]
7.5% subordinated debentures due on August 1, 2038
Subordinated Borrowings Disclosure [Text Block]
Subordinated Debentures
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits
Treasury Stock, Value
Less treasury stock, at cost
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Number of shares repurchased
Purchase of shares of treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Average price of shares repurchased (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury stock, at cost, Class A, shares
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Stock Repurchase Programs
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Amount of shares repurchased
Purchase of 2,818,844, 11,374,852 and 14,641,705 shares of treasury stock during the years 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Gross increases - current period tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period
Income tax benefit related to unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Lapse of statutes of limitation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Portion of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Unsecured notes, at rates ranging from 6.63% to 7.88%, due 2017 through 2028
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of estimates
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage
Ownership interest percentage held in trust
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Dillard's Capital Trust I
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Total weighted average equivalent shares
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("AOCL")
Disclosure of Reclassification Amount [Text Block]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Text Block]
The disclosure of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss by component, net of tax, during the period.
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss for prior service cost (credit) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
Amortization of prior service costs
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Amortization of actuarial losses
Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for actuarial gain (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans for Recogized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments before Tax
Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for recognized curtailment gain (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
Plan curtailment gain