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Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Store Closures

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The loss (gain) resulting from the write-down of the carrying value of assets classified as a disposal group, but one which is not further classified as a discontinued operation, to fair value less cost to sell. A (gain) results from a subsequent increase in fair value less cost to sell, but not in excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized. For example, the write-down of a disposal group subject to a plan of sale, which was not sold in the current period, to its held-for-sale value. The loss (gain) is included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement.

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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest.

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Amount of expected cost remaining for the specified restructuring cost.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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Restructuring and Strategic Charges (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2014 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015 USD ($) store_closure	Aug. 02, 2014 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and strategic charges	$ 16,166	$ 16,700	$ 0	$ 31,041	$ 0
Pretax losses	(26,078)		46,726	$ 26,147	110,608
Number of stores across brands that have closed \| store_closure				20
Number of additional stores to close in remainder of fiscal year \| store_closure				53
Reserve related to restructuring and strategic activities	6,277	8,063		$ 6,277
Minimum [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of under-performing stores to close \| store_closure				160
Maximum [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of under-performing stores to close \| store_closure				165
Property and equipment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and strategic charges				$ 20,900
Continuing employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and strategic charges	14		0	5,639	0
Severance charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and strategic charges	186		0	1,820	0
Reserve related to restructuring and strategic activities	3,833	7,577		3,833
Lease termination charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and strategic charges	1,688		0	2,757	0
Additional lease termination expenses expected	9,400			9,400
Reserve related to restructuring and strategic activities	2,444	$ 0		2,444
Boston Proper [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Pretax losses	1,400		$ 900	4,400	$ 2,600
Loss recognized on assets held for sale				$ 2,000
Boston Proper [Member] \| Property and equipment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and strategic charges	$ 12,700