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Repurchase Program (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Feb. 01, 2014
Feb. 02, 2013
Aug. 21, 2013
Mar. 08, 2011
2013 Repurchase Plan [Member]          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]          
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares 1,300,000us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares
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= ann_A2013RepurchasePlanMember
       
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value $ 50.0us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue
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= ann_A2013RepurchasePlanMember
       
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount 200us-gaap_StockRepurchaseProgramRemainingAuthorizedRepurchaseAmount1
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= ann_A2013RepurchasePlanMember
       
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount       250us-gaap_StockRepurchaseProgramAuthorizedAmount1
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= ann_A2013RepurchasePlanMember
 
2011 Repurchase Program [Member]          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]          
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares   1,500,346us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares
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= ann_A2011RepurchaseProgramMember
4,908,355us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares
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Stock Repurchased During Period, Value   49.0us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue
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135.0us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue
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Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount         $ 600us-gaap_StockRepurchaseProgramAuthorizedAmount1
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