EX-21

Exhibit 21

Subsidiaries

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, has the following wholly owned subsidiaries:

AE Admin Services Co LLC, a Ohio Limited Liability Company

AE Corporate Services Co., a Delaware Corporation

AE Direct Co. LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

AE Distribution Co., a Delaware Corporation

AE Holdings Co., a Delaware Corporation

AE North Holdings Co, a Canadian (Nova Scotia) Unlimited Liability Company

AE Outfitters Retail Co., a Delaware Corporation

AE Retail West LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

AEH Holding Company, a Delaware Corporation

AEO Asia Hold Co. LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

AEO Asia Trading, a People’s Republic of China Trust

AEO Foreign Hold Co LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

AEO Hong Kong Hold Co. LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

AEO International Corp., a Delaware Corporation

AEO International Trading Corp., a Cayman Islands Exempted Company

AEO Israeli Services Co, a Delaware Corporation

AEO Management Co., a Delaware Corporation

AEO Realty Co LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

American Eagle Cdn Hold Co., a Delaware Corporation

American Eagle International Hold Co B.V., a Netherlands Limited Liability Company

American Eagle Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican Limited Liability Company

American Eagle Mexico Imports, S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican Limited Liability Company

American Eagle Mexico Retail, S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican Limited Liability Company

American Eagle Mexico Services, S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican Limited Liability Company

American Eagle NL Hold Co B.V., a Netherlands Limited Liability Company

American Eagle NL Services Co B.V., a Netherlands Limited Liability Company

American Eagle Outfitters Asia Limited, a Hong Kong Limited Liability Company

American Eagle Outfitters Canada Corporation, a Canadian (Nova Scotia) Unlimited Liability Company

American Eagle Outfitters (China) Commercial Enterprise Co., Ltd., a Peoples Republic of China Foreign Investment Commercial Enterprise

American Eagle Outfitters Dutch Op Co B.V., a Netherlands Limited Liability Company

American Eagle Outfitters European Hold Co C.V., a Netherlands Limited Partnership

American Eagle Outfitters Holland Hold Co B.V., a Netherlands Limited Liability Company

American Eagle Outfitters Hong Kong Limited, a Hong Kong Limited Liability Company

American Eagle Outfitters UK Limited, a United Kingdom Limited Liability Company

Blue Heart Enterprises LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

Blue Star Imports Ltd., a Delaware Corporation

Blue Star Imports, L.P., a Pennsylvania Limited Partnership

BSI Imports Company, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

Coed Retail LLC, an Iowa Limited Liability Company

Linmar Realty Company II LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

North Sails Americas LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

NS Holdings Co., a Delaware Corporation

Retail Distribution East LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

Retail Distribution West LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

Retail Licensing Company, a Nevada Corporation

Retail Royalty Company, a Nevada Corporation

South Side Realty Co, a Delaware Corporation

Tailgate Clothing Company Corp., an Iowa Corporation

EX-23

Exhibit 23

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement and in the related prospectus (Form S-3, Registration No. 333-68875) of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and in the Registration Statements (Forms S-8) of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. as follows:

· 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (Registration Nos. 333-34748 and 333-75188),

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Registration No. 333-03278),

· 1994 Restricted Stock Plan (Registration No. 33-79358),

· 1994 Stock Option Plan (Registration Nos. 333-44759, 33-79358, and 333-12661),

· Stock Fund of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan (Registration No. 33-84796),

· 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (Registration Nos. 333-126278 and 333-161661), and

· 2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (Registration No. 333-197050)

of our reports dated March 10, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.,  included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended January 30, 2016.

	/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
March 10, 2016

EX-24

Exhibit 24

Power of Attorney

Each director and/or officer of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Corporation”) whose signature appears below hereby appoints Charles P. Sandel or Mary M. Boland as his or her attorneys or either of them individually as his or her attorney, to sign, in his or her name and behalf and in any and all capacities stated below, and to cause to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Form 10-K”) for the year ended January 30, 2016, and likewise to sign and file with the Commission any and all amendments to the Form 10-K, and the Corporation hereby appoints such persons as its attorneys-in-fact and each of them as its attorney-in-fact with like authority to sign and file the Form 10-K and any amendments thereto granting to each such attorney-in-fact full power of substitution and revocation, and hereby ratifying all that any such attorney-in-fact or his substitute may do by virtue hereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands as of March 9, 2016.

Signature	Title
/s/  Jay L. Schottenstein	Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
Jay L. Schottenstein
/s/  Mary M. Boland	Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Mary M. Boland
/s/ Scott M. Hurd	Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)
Scott M. Hurd
/s/  Michael G. Jesselson	Director
Michael G. Jesselson
/s/  Thomas R. Ketteler	Director
Thomas R. Ketteler
/s/  Cary D. McMillan	Director
Cary D. McMillan
/s/  Janice E. Page	Director
Janice E. Page
/s/  David M. Sable	Director
David M. Sable
/s/  Noel J. Spiegel	Director
Noel J. Spiegel

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Jay L. Schottenstein, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

	/s/ Jay L. Schottenstein
	Jay L. Schottenstein
	Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)
March 10, 2016

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Mary M. Boland, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

	/s/  Mary M. Boland
	Mary M. Boland
	Chief Financial Officer and
	Chief Administrative Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer)
March 10, 2016

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended January 30, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jay L. Schottenstein, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

	/s/ Jay L. Schottenstein
	Jay L. Schottenstein
	Interim Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)
March 10, 2016

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended January 30, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Mary M. Boland, Principal Financial Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

	/s/  Mary M. Boland
	Mary M.Boland
	Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer)
March 10, 2016

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Mar. 07, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jan. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	AEO
Entity Registrant Name	AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000919012
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-30
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		180,659,762
Entity Public Float			$ 3,211,142,684

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 260,067	$ 410,697
Merchandise inventory	305,178	278,972
Accounts receivable	80,912	67,894
Prepaid expenses and other	77,218	70,477
Total current assets	723,375	828,040
Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation	703,586	698,227
Intangible assets, at cost, net of accumulated amortization	51,832	47,206
Goodwill	17,186	13,096
Deferred income taxes	64,927	73,137
Other assets	51,340	37,202
Total assets	1,612,246	1,696,908
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	182,789	191,146
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes	79,302	44,884
Accrued rent	77,482	78,567
Accrued income and other taxes	22,223	33,110
Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates	48,274	47,888
Current portion of deferred lease credits	12,711	12,969
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	40,901	50,529
Total current liabilities	463,682	459,093
Non-current liabilities:
Deferred lease credits	50,104	54,516
Non-current accrued income taxes	4,566	10,456
Other non-current liabilities	42,518	33,097
Total non-current liabilities	$ 97,188	$ 98,069
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 600,000 shares authorized; 249,566 shares issued; 180,135 and 194,516 shares outstanding, respectively	$ 2,496	$ 2,496
Contributed capital	590,820	569,675
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(29,868)	(9,944)
Retained earnings	1,659,267	1,543,085
Treasury stock, 69,431 and 55,050 shares, respectively, at cost	(1,171,339)	(965,566)
Total stockholders' equity	1,051,376	1,139,746
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 1,612,246	$ 1,696,908

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, issued	0	0	0
Preferred stock, outstanding	0	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	600,000,000	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	249,566,000	249,566,000	249,566,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	180,135,000	194,516,000	193,149,000
Treasury stock, shares	69,431,000	55,050,000	56,417,000

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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Total net revenue	$ 3,521,848,000	$ 3,282,867,000	$ 3,305,802,000
Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses	2,219,114,000	2,128,193,000	2,191,803,000
Gross profit	1,302,734,000	1,154,674,000	1,113,999,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	834,700,000	806,498,000	796,505,000
Restructuring charges	0	17,752,000
Loss on impairment of assets	0	33,468,000	44,465,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	148,156,000	141,191,000	131,974,000
Operating income	319,878,000	155,765,000	141,055,000
Other income, net	1,993,000	3,737,000	1,022,000
Income before income taxes	321,871,000	159,502,000	142,077,000
Provision for income taxes	108,580,000	70,715,000	59,094,000
Income from continuing operations	213,291,000	88,787,000	82,983,000
Discontinued operations, net of tax	4,847,000	(8,465,000)
Net income	$ 218,138,000	$ 80,322,000	$ 82,983,000
Basic income per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$ 1.10	$ 0.46	$ 0.43
Discontinued operations	0.02	(0.04)
Basic net income per common share	1.12	0.42	0.43
Diluted income per common share:
Income from continuing operations	1.09	0.46	0.43
Discontinued operations	0.02	(0.04)
Diluted net income per common share	$ 1.11	$ 0.42	$ 0.43
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	194,351	194,437	192,802
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	196,237	195,135	194,475

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015		Feb. 01, 2014
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 218,138	$ 80,322		$ 82,983
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation loss	(19,924)	(22,101)	[1]	(17,140)	[1]
Other comprehensive loss	(19,924)	(22,101)		(17,140)
Comprehensive income	$ 198,214	$ 58,221		$ 65,843

[1] Foreign currency translation adjustments are not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to permanent investments in our subsidiaries.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Total	Common Stock		Contributed Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	[1]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning Balance at Feb. 02, 2013		$ 1,221,187	$ 2,496		$ 627,065	$ 1,553,058	$ (990,729)		$ 29,297
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013	[2]		192,604,000
Stock awards		1,184			1,184
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs (in shares)	[2]		(1,600,000)
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs		(33,051)					(33,051)
Repurchase of common stock from employees (in shares)	[2]		(1,059,000)
Repurchase of common stock from employees		$ (23,385)					(23,385)
Reissuance of treasury stock (in shares)		3,204,000	3,204,000	[2]
Reissuance of treasury stock		$ 5,215			(56,706)	6,090	55,831
Net income		82,983				82,983
Other comprehensive loss		(17,140)							(17,140)
Cash dividends and dividend equivalents ($0.375 per share)		(70,815)			1,465	(72,280)
Ending Balance at Feb. 01, 2014		$ 1,166,178	$ 2,496		573,008	1,569,851	(991,334)		12,157
Ending Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014		193,149,000	193,149,000	[2]
Stock awards		$ 12,372			12,372
Repurchase of common stock from employees (in shares)	[2]		(517,000)
Repurchase of common stock from employees		$ (7,464)					(7,464)
Reissuance of treasury stock (in shares)		1,884,000	1,884,000	[2]
Reissuance of treasury stock		$ 7,741			(17,988)	(7,503)	33,232
Net income		80,322				80,322
Other comprehensive loss		(22,101)							(22,101)
Cash dividends and dividend equivalents ($0.375 per share)		(97,302)			2,283	(99,585)
Ending Balance at Jan. 31, 2015		$ 1,139,746	$ 2,496		569,675	1,543,085	(965,566)		(9,944)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2015		194,516,000	194,516,000	[2]
Stock awards		$ 31,937			31,937
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs (in shares)	[2]		(15,563,000)
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs		(227,071)					(227,071)
Repurchase of common stock from employees (in shares)	[2]		(324,000)
Repurchase of common stock from employees		$ (5,163)					(5,163)
Reissuance of treasury stock (in shares)		1,506,000	1,506,000	[2]
Reissuance of treasury stock		$ 10,892			(13,237)	(2,332)	26,461
Net income		218,138				218,138
Other comprehensive loss		(19,924)							(19,924)
Cash dividends and dividend equivalents ($0.375 per share)		(97,179)			2,445	(99,624)
Ending Balance at Jan. 30, 2016		$ 1,051,376	$ 2,496		$ 590,820	$ 1,659,267	$ (1,171,339)		$ (29,868)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Jan. 30, 2016		180,135,000	180,135,000	[2]

[1] 69,431 shares, 55,050 shares, and 56,417 shares at January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively. During Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014, and Fiscal 2013, 1,506 shares, 1,884 shares, and 3,204 shares, respectively, were reissued from treasury stock for the issuance of share-based payments.

[2] 600,000 authorized, 249,566 issued and 180,135 outstanding, $0.01 par value common stock at January 30, 2016; 600,000 authorized, 249,566 issued and 194,516 outstanding, $0.01 par value common stock at January 31, 2015; 600,000 authorized, 249,566 issued and 193,149 outstanding, $0.01 par value common stock at February 1, 2014. The Company has 5,000 authorized, with none issued or outstanding, $0.01 par value preferred stock at January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends and dividend equivalents, Per share	$ 0.50	$ 0.50	$ 0.375
Common stock, shares authorized	600,000,000	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	249,566,000	249,566,000	249,566,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	180,135,000	194,516,000	193,149,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0	0
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Treasury stock, shares	69,431,000	55,050,000	56,417,000
Reissuance of treasury stock, shares	1,506,000	1,884,000	3,204,000

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 218,138,000	$ 80,322,000	$ 82,983,000
(Gain) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(4,847,000)	8,465,000
Income from continuing operations	213,291,000	88,787,000	82,983,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	148,858,000	142,351,000	134,047,000
Share-based compensation	34,977,000	16,070,000	(6,541,000)
Deferred income taxes	4,680,000	(2,279,000)	20,100,000
Foreign currency transaction loss (gain)	2,977,000	(495,000)	1,378,000
Loss on impairment of assets	0	33,468,000	44,465,000
Gain on sale of assets	(9,422,000)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventory	(22,259,000)	8,586,000	40,148,000
Accounts receivable	(10,093,000)	3,084,000	(29,511,000)
Prepaid expenses and other	(7,027,000)	14,282,000	(10,844,000)
Other assets	(10,017,000)	6,612,000	(36,089,000)
Accounts payable	(3,189,000)	(5,280,000)	28,568,000
Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates	755,000	1,238,000	1,269,000
Deferred lease credits	(4,099,000)	(4,528,000)	583,000
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes	34,234,000	20,716,000	(42,465,000)
Accrued income and other taxes	(17,615,000)	24,826,000	(25,840,000)
Accrued liabilities	(14,133,000)	(9,012,000)	27,605,000
Total adjustments	128,627,000	249,639,000	146,873,000
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	341,918,000	338,426,000	229,856,000
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures for property and equipment	(153,256,000)	(245,002,000)	(278,499,000)
Acquisitions and purchase of long-lived assets in business combination	(10,442,000)		(20,751,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets	12,579,000
Acquisition of intangible assets	(2,382,000)	(1,264,000)	(6,835,000)
Purchase of available-for-sale securities			(52,065,000)
Sale of available-for-sale securities		10,002,000	162,785,000
Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations	(153,501,000)	(236,264,000)	(195,365,000)
Financing activities:
Payments on capital leases and other	(7,635,000)	(7,143,000)	(2,839,000)
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs	(227,071,000)		(33,051,000)
Repurchase of common stock from employees	(5,163,000)	(7,464,000)	(23,386,000)
Net proceeds from stock options exercised	7,283,000	7,305,000	6,197,000
Excess tax benefit from share-based payments	657,000	742,000	8,833,000
Cash dividends paid	(97,237,000)	(97,224,000)	(72,280,000)
Net cash used for financing activities from continuing operations	(329,166,000)	(103,784,000)	(116,526,000)
Effect of exchange rates on cash	(3,076,000)	(7,578,000)	(8,151,000)
Cash flows of discontinued operations
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	(6,805,000)	963,000
Net cash (used for) provided by discontinued operations	(6,805,000)	963,000
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(150,630,000)	(8,237,000)	(90,186,000)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	410,697,000	418,933,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$ 260,067,000	$ 410,697,000	$ 418,933,000

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Business Operations

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Business Operations

1.  Business Operations

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, operates under the American Eagle Outfitters® (“AEO”) and Aerie® by American Eagle Outfitters® (“Aerie”) brands.  The Company operated 77kids by American Eagle Outfitters® (“77kids”) until its exit in Fiscal 2012.

Founded in 1977, American Eagle Outfitters is a leading apparel and accessories retailer that operates more than 1,000 retail stores in the U.S. and internationally, online at ae.com and aerie.com and international store locations managed by third-party operators. Through its brands, the Company offers high quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices. The Company’s online business, AEO Direct, ships to 81 countries worldwide.

On November 2, 2015, AEO Inc. acquired Tailgate Clothing Company (“Tailgate”), which owns and operates Tailgate, a vintage, sports-inspired apparel brand with a college town store concept, and Todd Snyder New York, a premium menswear brand. As of January 30, 2016, the Company operated one Tailgate store in Iowa City, Iowa. Tailgate and Todd Snyder product is also sold online at TailgateClothing.com and ToddSnyder.com, respectively.

Merchandise Mix

The following table sets forth the approximate consolidated percentage of total net revenue from continuing operations attributable to each merchandise group for each of the periods indicated:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,			January 31,			February 1,
	2016			2015			2014
Men’s apparel and accessories		37	%		39	%		40	%
Women’s apparel and accessories (excluding Aerie)		54	%		53	%		52	%
Aerie		9	%		8	%		8	%
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. At January 30, 2016, the Company operated in one reportable segment.

The Company exited its 77kids brand in Fiscal 2012. These Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the results of 77kids as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Fiscal Year

Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, “Fiscal 2016” refers to the 52 week period ending January 28, 2017. “Fiscal 2015”, “Fiscal 2014” and “Fiscal 2013” refer to the 52-week periods ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively. “Fiscal 2012” refers to the 53-week period ended February 2, 2013.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, our management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”).  ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that expands disclosure requirements and requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Originally, ASU 2014-09 was effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In July 2015, the FASB voted to approve amendments deferring the effective date by one year to be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Accordingly, the Company will adopt ASU 2014-09 on February 4, 2018. The Company does not expect a material impact of the adoption of this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (“ASU 2015-17”), which requires entities to present deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. The ASU may be applied prospectively or retrospectively. The Company adopted the ASU on January 30, 2016, applied retrospectively.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016–02”) which replaces the existing guidance in ASC 840, Leases. The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement.   The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years and requires retrospective application. The Company will adopt in Fiscal 2019 and is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-02 to its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Foreign Currency Translation

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 830, Foreign Currency Matters, assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies were translated into United States dollars (“USD”) (the reporting currency) at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies were translated into USD at the monthly average exchange rates for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results of operations, whereas, related translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income in accordance with ASC 220, Comprehensive Income (refer to Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a remaining maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, the Company held no short-term investments.

Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding cash and cash equivalents and investments.

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or market, utilizing the retail method. Average cost includes merchandise design and sourcing costs and related expenses. The Company records merchandise receipts at the time which both title and risk of loss for the merchandise transfers to the Company.

The Company reviews its inventory levels to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally uses markdowns to clear merchandise. Additionally, the Company estimates a markdown reserve for future planned permanent markdowns related to current inventory. Markdowns may occur when inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price. Such markdowns may have a material adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected. The Company also estimates a shrinkage reserve for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date. The estimate for the shrinkage reserve, based on historical results, can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shrinkage trends.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is recorded on the basis of cost with depreciation computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. The useful lives of our major classes of assets are as follows:

Buildings	25 years
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease
Fixtures and equipment	5 years

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, the Company’s management evaluates the value of leasehold improvements and store fixtures associated with retail stores, which have been open for a period of time sufficient to reach maturity. The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment at the individual store level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified. Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts of the assets. When events such as these occur, the impaired assets are adjusted to their estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recorded separately as a component of operating income under loss on impairment of assets. During Fiscal 2015, the Company recorded no asset impairment charges.

During Fiscal 2014, the Company recorded pre-tax asset impairment charges of $33.5 million that includes $25.1 million for the impairment of 79 retail stores recorded as a loss on impairment of assets in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Based on the Company’s evaluation of current and future projected performance, it was determined that these stores would not be able to generate sufficient cash flow over the expected remaining lease term to recover the carrying value of the respective stores’ assets. Additionally, the Company recorded $8.4 million of impairment charges related to corporate assets.

During Fiscal 2013, the Company recorded asset impairment charges of $44.5 million consisting of $25.2 million for the impairment of 69 retail stores and $19.3 million for the Company’s Warrendale, Pennsylvania Distribution Center, recorded as a loss on impairment of assets in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The retail store impairments were recorded based on the results of the Company’s evaluation of stores that considered performance during the holiday selling season and a significant portfolio review in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2013 that considered current and future performance projections and strategic real estate initiatives. The Company determined that these stores would not be able to generate sufficient cash flow over the expected remaining lease term to recover the carrying value of the respective stores assets.

When the Company closes, remodels or relocates a store prior to the end of its lease term, the remaining net book value of the assets related to the store is recorded as a write-off of assets within depreciation and amortization expense.

Refer to Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding property and equipment.

Goodwill

The Company’s goodwill is primarily related to the acquisition of its importing operations, Canadian, Hong Kong and China businesses and the recent acquisition of Tailgate. In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), the Company evaluates goodwill for possible impairment on at least an annual basis and last performed an annual impairment test as of January 30, 2016.  As a result of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test, the Company concluded that its goodwill was not impaired. 

Refer to Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition of Tailgate.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are recorded on the basis of cost with amortization computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives.  The Company’s intangible assets, which primarily include trademark assets, are amortized over 15 to 25 years.

The Company evaluates intangible assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 350 when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Such an evaluation includes the estimation of undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by those assets. If the sum of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amounts of the assets, then the assets are impaired and are adjusted to their estimated fair value. No intangible asset impairment charges were recorded for all periods presented.

Refer to Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding intangible assets.

Deferred Lease Credits

Deferred lease credits represent the unamortized portion of construction allowances received from landlords related to the Company’s retail stores. Construction allowances are generally comprised of cash amounts received by the Company from its landlords as part of the negotiated lease terms. The Company records a receivable and a deferred lease credit liability at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the original lease (including the pre-opening build-out period). The receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the landlord.

Self-Insurance Liability

The Company is self-insured for certain losses related to employee medical benefits and worker’s compensation. Costs for self-insurance claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based on known claims and historical experience. Management believes that it has adequately reserved for its self-insurance liability, which is capped through the use of stop loss contracts with insurance companies. However, any significant variation of future claims from historical trends could cause actual results to differ from the accrued liability.

Co-branded Credit Card and Customer Loyalty Program

The Company offers a co-branded credit card (the “AEO Visa Card”) and a private label credit card (the “AEO Credit Card”) under the AEO and Aerie brands. These credit cards are issued by a third-party bank (the “Bank”) in accordance with a credit card agreement (“the Agreement”). The Company has no liability to the Bank for bad debt expense, provided that purchases are made in accordance with the Bank’s procedures. We receive additional funding from the bank based on the Agreement and card activity. We recognize revenue for the additional funding when the amounts are fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.  This revenue is recorded in other revenue, which is a component of total net revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Once a customer is approved to receive the AEO Visa Card or the AEO Credit Card and the card is activated, the customer is eligible to participate in the credit card rewards program. Customers who make purchases at AEO and Aerie earn discounts in the form of savings certificates when certain purchase levels are reached. Also, AEO Visa Card customers who make purchases at other retailers where the card is accepted earn additional discounts. Savings certificates are valid for 90 days from issuance.

Points earned under the credit card rewards program on purchases at AEO and Aerie are accounted for by analogy to ASC 605-25, Revenue Recognition, Multiple Element Arrangements  (“ASC 605-25”).  The Company believes that points earned under its point and loyalty programs represent deliverables in a multiple element arrangement rather than a rebate or refund of cash.  Accordingly, the portion of the sales revenue attributed to the award points is deferred and recognized when the award is redeemed or when the points expire. Additionally, credit card reward points earned on non-AEO or Aerie purchases are accounted for in accordance with ASC 605-25.  As the points are earned, a current liability is recorded for the estimated cost of the award, and the impact of adjustments is recorded in cost of sales.

The Company offers its customers the AEREWARDS^® loyalty program (the “Program”).  Under the Program, customers accumulate points based on purchase activity and earn rewards by reaching certain point thresholds during three-month earning periods. Rewards earned during these periods are valid through the stated expiration date, which is approximately one month from the mailing date of the reward. These rewards can be redeemed for a discount on a purchase of merchandise. Rewards not redeemed during the one-month redemption period are forfeited.  The Company determined that rewards earned using the Program should be accounted for in accordance with ASC 605-25.  Accordingly, the portion of the sales revenue attributed to the award credits is deferred and recognized when the awards are redeemed or expire.   

Income Taxes

The Company calculates income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires the use of the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the Consolidated Financial Statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as computed pursuant to ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates, based on certain judgments regarding enacted tax laws and published guidance, in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred taxes may not be realized. Changes in the Company’s level and composition of earnings, tax laws or the deferred tax valuation allowance, as well as the results of tax audits, may materially impact the Company’s effective income tax rate.

The Company evaluates its income tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 which prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. Under ASC 740, a tax benefit from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable based on its technical merits.

The calculation of the deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as the decision to recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain position and to establish a valuation allowance require management to make estimates and assumptions. The Company believes that its assumptions and estimates are reasonable, although actual results may have a positive or negative material impact on the balances of deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances or net income.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recorded for store sales upon the purchase of merchandise by customers. The Company’s e-commerce operation records revenue upon the estimated customer receipt date of the merchandise. Shipping and handling revenues are included in total net revenue. Sales tax collected from customers is excluded from revenue and is included as part of accrued income and other taxes on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and deductions for coupon redemptions and other promotions. The Company records the impact of adjustments to its sales return reserve quarterly within total net revenue and cost of sales. The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined through the use of historical average return percentages.

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,			January 31,			February 1,
(In thousands)	2016			2015			2014
Beginning balance	$	3,249		$	2,205		$	4,481
Returns		(90,719	)		(79,813	)		(85,871	)
Provisions		90,819			80,857			83,595
Ending balance	$	3,349		$	3,249		$	2,205

Revenue is not recorded on the purchase of gift cards. A current liability is recorded upon purchase, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise.  Additionally, the Company recognizes revenue on unredeemed gift cards based on an estimate of the amounts that will not be redeemed (“gift card breakage”), determined through historical redemption trends. Gift card breakage revenue is recognized in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue. For further information on the Company’s gift card program, refer to the Gift Cards caption below.

The Company recognizes royalty revenue generated from its license or franchise agreements based upon a percentage of merchandise sales by the licensee/franchisee.  This revenue is recorded as a component of total net revenue when earned.

Cost of Sales, Including Certain Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Expenses

Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage and certain promotional costs (collectively "merchandise costs") and buying, occupancy and warehousing costs.

Design costs are related to the Company's Design Center operations and include compensation and employee benefit expenses, including salaries, incentives, travel, supplies and samples for our design teams, as well as rent and depreciation for the Company’s Design Center. These costs are included in cost of sales as the respective inventory is sold.

Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs consist of compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for the Company’s buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to the Company’s stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from the Company’s distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for the Company’s distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operation. Gross profit is the difference between total net revenue and cost of sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of compensation and employee benefit expenses, including salaries, incentives and related benefits associated with the Company’s stores and corporate headquarters. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include advertising costs, supplies for our stores and home office, communication costs, travel and entertainment, leasing costs and services purchased. Selling, general and administrative expenses do not include compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for the Company’s design, sourcing and importing teams, the Company’s buyers and the Company’s distribution centers as these amounts are recorded in cost of sales.

Advertising Costs

Certain advertising costs, including direct mail, in-store photographs and other promotional costs are expensed when the marketing campaign commences. As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, the Company had prepaid advertising expense of $6.1 million and $6.6 million, respectively. All other advertising costs are expensed as incurred. The Company recognized $104.1 million, $94.2 million and $87.0 million in advertising expense during Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively.

Store Pre-Opening Costs

Store pre-opening costs consist primarily of rent, advertising, supplies and payroll expenses. These costs are expensed as incurred.

Other Income, Net

Other income, net consists primarily of foreign currency transaction gain/loss, interest income/expense and realized investment gains/losses.

Gift Cards

The value of a gift card is recorded as a current liability upon purchase and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise.  The Company estimates gift card breakage and recognizes revenue in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue. The Company determines an estimated gift card breakage rate by continuously evaluating historical redemption data and the time when there is a remote likelihood that a gift card will be redeemed. The Company recorded gift card breakage of $8.2 million, $7.0 million and $7.3 million during Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively.

Legal Proceedings and Claims

The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising out of the conduct of its business. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”), the Company records a reserve for estimated losses when the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of possible loss exists and no anticipated loss within the range is more likely than any other anticipated loss, the Company records the accrual at the low end of the range, in accordance with ASC 450.  As the Company believes that it has provided adequate reserves, it anticipates that the ultimate outcome of any matter currently pending against the Company will not materially affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations or consolidated cash flows of the Company.

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

The table below shows supplemental cash flow information for cash amounts paid during the respective periods:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Cash paid during the periods for:
Income taxes	$	116,765	$	38,501	$	65,496
Interest	$	1,173	$	638	$	387

Segment Information

In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), the Company has identified three operating segments (American Eagle Outfitters® Brand retail stores, Aerie® by American Eagle Outfitters® retail stores and AEO Direct) that reflect the Company’s operational structure as well as the business’s internal view of analyzing results and allocating resources. All of the operating segments have been aggregated and are presented as one reportable segment, as permitted by ASC 280.  

The following tables present summarized geographical information:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Total net revenue:
United States	$	3,091,205	$	2,895,310	$	2,954,635
Foreign (1)		430,643		387,557		351,167
Total net revenue	$	3,521,848	$	3,282,867	$	3,305,802

(1) Amounts represent sales from American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie international retail stores, AEO Direct sales that are billed to and/or shipped to foreign countries and international franchise revenue.

	January 30,		January 31,
(In thousands)	2016		2015
Long-lived assets, net:
United States	$	692,252	$	668,105
Foreign		80,352		90,424
Total long-lived assets, net	$	772,604	$	758,529

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]

Cash and Cash Equivalents

3.  Cash and Cash Equivalents

The following table summarizes the fair market value of our cash and marketable securities, which are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

(In thousands)	January 30, 2016		January 31, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash	$	205,359	$	370,692
Money-market		54,708		40,005
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	260,067	$	410,697

Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities were $10.0 million and $162.8 million for Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively.

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Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

4.  Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exit price associated with the sale of an asset or transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Financial Instruments

Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. In addition, ASC 820 establishes this three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include:

· Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

· Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

· Level 3 — Unobservable inputs (i.e., projections, estimates, interpretations, etc.) that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, the Company held certain assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These include cash equivalents and investments.

In accordance with ASC 820, the following tables represent the fair value hierarchy for the Company’s financial assets (cash equivalents and investments) measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015:

	Fair Value Measurements at January 30, 2016
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount			Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash	$	205,359		$	205,359		$	—	$	—
Money-market		54,708			54,708			—		—
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	260,067		$	260,067		$	—	$	—
Percent to total		100	%		100	%		—		—

	Fair Value Measurements at January 31, 2015
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount			Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash	$	370,692		$	370,692		$	—	$	—
Money-market		40,005			40,005			—		—
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	410,697		$	410,697		$	—	$	—
Percent to total		100.0	%		100.0	%		—		—

In the event the Company holds Level 3 investments, a discounted cash flow model is used to value those investments. There were no Level 3 investments at January 30, 2016 or January 31, 2015.

Non-Financial Assets

The Company’s non-financial assets, which include goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  However, if certain triggering events occur, or if an annual impairment test is required and the Company is required to evaluate the non-financial instrument for impairment, a resulting asset impairment would require that the non-financial asset be recorded at the estimated fair value.  As a result of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test performed as of January 30, 2016, the Company concluded that its goodwill was not impaired.

Certain long-lived assets were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820. During Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, certain long-lived assets related to the Company’s retail stores and corporate assets were determined to be unable to recover their respective carrying values and were written down to their fair value, resulting in a loss of $33.5 million and 44.5 million, respectively, which is recorded as a loss on impairment of assets within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fair value of the impaired assets after the recorded loss is an immaterial amount.

The fair value of the Company’s stores were determined by estimating the amount and timing of net future cash flows and discounting them using a risk-adjusted rate of interest.  The Company estimates future cash flows based on its experience and knowledge of the market in which the store is located.

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Earnings per Share

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings per Share

5.  Earnings per Share

The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2016		2015		2014
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding		194,351		194,437		192,802
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested    restricted stock		1,886		698		1,673
Dilutive number of common shares outstanding		196,237		195,135		194,475

Equity awards to purchase approximately 13.000, 2.3 million and 1.7 million shares of common stock during the Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively, were outstanding, but were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts as the effect of doing so would have been anti-dilutive.

Additionally, for Fiscal 2015, approximately 0.7 million of performance-based restricted stock awards were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts because the number of shares ultimately issued is contingent on the Company’s performance compared to pre-established performance goals.  For Fiscal 2014, approximately 1.9 million of performance-based restricted stock awards were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts because the number of shares ultimately issued is contingent on the Company’s performance compared to pre-established performance goals.

Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding share-based compensation.

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Accounts Receivable

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable

6.  Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are comprised of the following:

	January 30,		January 31,
(In thousands)	2016		2015
Franchise and license receivable	$	35,834	$	24,945
Credit card program receivable		15,880		14,277
Merchandise sell-offs and vendor receivables		14,121		12,953
Gift card receivable		3,629		4,453
Landlord construction allowances		4,382		3,354
Other items		7,066		7,912
Total	$	80,912	$	67,894

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Property and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment

7.  Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following:

	January 30,			January 31,
(In thousands)	2016			2015
Land	$	17,910		$	19,796
Buildings		204,690			204,190
Leasehold improvements		580,758			571,312
Fixtures and equipment		963,758			852,408
Construction in progress		25,266			42,470
Property and equipment, at cost	$	1,792,382		$	1,690,176
Less:  Accumulated depreciation		(1,088,796	)		(991,949	)
Property and equipment, net	$	703,586		$	698,227

Depreciation expense is summarized as follows:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Depreciation expense	$	140,616	$	132,529	$	116,761

Additionally, during Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, the Company recorded $4.8 million, $6.4 million and $14.6 million, respectively, related to asset write-offs within depreciation and amortization expense.

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Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets

8.  Intangible Assets

Intangible assets include costs to acquire and register the Company’s trademark assets. During Fiscal 2015, the Company added $5.7 million net intangible assets from the Tailgate acquisition. The following table represents intangible assets as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015:

	January 30,			January 31,
(In thousands)	2016			2015
Trademarks, at cost	$	67,398		$	59,385
Less: Accumulated amortization		(15,566	)		(12,179	)
Intangible assets, net	$	51,832		$	47,206

Amortization expense is summarized as follows:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Amortization expense	$	3,483	$	3,465	$	2,714

The table below summarizes the estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets existing as of January 30, 2016 for the next five Fiscal Years:

	Future
(In thousands)	Amortization
2016	$	3,603
2017	$	3,595
2018	$	3,584
2019	$	3,584
2020	$	2,911

Refer to Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition of Tailgate.

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Other Credit Arrangements

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Credit Arrangements

9.  Other Credit Arrangements

In Fiscal 2014, the Company entered into a new Credit Agreement (“Credit Agreement”) for five-year, syndicated, asset-based revolving credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”). The Credit Agreement provides senior secured revolving credit for loans and letters of credit up to $400 million, subject to customary borrowing base limitations. The Credit Facilities provide increased financial flexibility and take advantage of a favorable credit environment.

All obligations under the Credit Facilities are unconditionally guaranteed by certain subsidiaries. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by a first-priority security interest in certain working capital assets of the borrowers and guarantors, consisting primarily of cash, receivables, inventory and certain other assets, and will be further secured by first-priority mortgages on certain real property.

As of January 30, 2016, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and had $8.0 million outstanding in stand-by letters of credit. No loans were outstanding under the Credit Agreement on January 30, 2016.

Additionally, the Company has borrowing agreements with two separate financial institutions under which it may borrow an aggregate of $130.0 million USD for the purposes of trade letter of credit issuances.  The availability of any future borrowings under the trade letter of credit facilities is subject to acceptance by the respective financial institutions.

As of January 30, 2016, the Company had outstanding trade letters of credit of $0.4 million.

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Leases

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

10.  Leases

The Company leases all store premises, some of its office space and certain information technology and office equipment. The store leases generally have initial terms of 10 years and are classified as operating leases. Most of these store leases provide for base rentals and the payment of a percentage of sales as additional contingent rent when sales exceed specified levels. Additionally, most leases contain construction allowances and/or rent holidays. In recognizing landlord incentives and minimum rent expense, the Company amortizes the items on a straight-line basis over the lease term (including the pre-opening build-out period).

A summary of fixed minimum and contingent rent expense for all operating leases follows:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Store rent:
Fixed minimum	$	282,300	$	279,640	$	260,668
Contingent		9,035		6,733		6,576
Total store rent, excluding common area maintenance    charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses	$	291,335	$	286,373	$	267,244
Offices, distribution facilities, equipment and other		16,063		15,449		17,153
Total rent expense	$	307,398	$	301,822	$	284,397

In addition, the Company is typically responsible under its store, office and distribution center leases for tenant occupancy costs, including maintenance costs, common area charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses.

The table below summarizes future minimum lease obligations, consisting of fixed minimum rent, under operating leases in effect at January 30, 2016:

(In thousands)	Future Minimum
Fiscal years:	Lease Obligations
2016	$	285,100
2017	$	254,677
2018	$	225,006
2019	$	194,806
2020	$	175,643
Thereafter	$	502,147
Total	$	1,637,379

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Other Comprehensive Income

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

Other Comprehensive Income

11.  Other Comprehensive Income

The accumulated balances of other comprehensive income included as part of the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity follow:

						Accumulated
	Before			Tax		Other
	Tax			Benefit		Comprehensive
(In thousands)	Amount			(Expense)		Income
Balance at February 2, 2013	$	29,297			—	$	29,297
Foreign currency translation loss (1)		(17,140	)		—		(17,140	)
Balance at February 1, 2014	$	12,157			—	$	12,157
Foreign currency translation loss (1)		(22,101	)		—		(22,101	)
Balance at January 31, 2015	$	(9,944	)		—	$	(9,944	)
Foreign currency translation loss (1)		(14,535	)		—		(14,535	)
Loss on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions		(8,805	)		3,416		(5,389	)
Balance at January 30, 2016	$	(33,284	)	$	3,416	$	(29,868	)

(1) Foreign currency translation adjustments are not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to permanent investments in our subsidiaries.

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Share-Based Payments

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Share-Based Payments

12.  Share-Based Payments

The Company accounts for share-based compensation under the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), which requires the Company to measure and recognize compensation expense for all share-based payments at fair value.  Total share-based compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014 was $35.0 million ($23.2 million, net of tax)  and $16.1 million ($9.9 million, net of tax), respectively. Total share-based compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for Fiscal 2013 was a net benefit of $6.5 million ($4.1 million, net of tax).

ASC 718 requires recognition of compensation cost under a non-substantive vesting period approach for awards containing provisions that accelerate or continue vesting upon retirement. Accordingly, for awards with such provisions, the Company recognizes compensation expense over the period from the grant date to the date retirement eligibility is achieved, if that is expected to occur during the nominal vesting period.  Additionally, for awards granted to retirement eligible employees, the full compensation cost of an award must be recognized immediately upon grant.

At January 30, 2016, the Company had awards outstanding under three share-based compensation plans, which are described below.

Share-based compensation plans

2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan

The 2014 Plan was approved by the stockholders on May 29, 2014.  The 2014 Plan authorized 11.5 million shares for issuance, in the form of options, stock appreciation rights (“SARS”), restricted stock, restricted stock units, bonus stock and awards, performance awards, dividend equivalents and other stock based awards. The 2014 Plan provides that the maximum number of shares awarded to any individual may not exceed 4.0 million shares per year for options and SARS and no more than 1.5 million shares may be granted with respect to each of restricted shares of stock and restricted stock units plus any unused carryover limit from the previous year.  The 2014 Plan allows the Compensation Committee of the Board to determine which employees receive awards and the terms and conditions of the awards that are mandatory under the 2014 Plan.  The 2014 Plan provides for grants to directors who are not officers or employees of the Company, which are not to exceed in value $300,000 in any single calendar year ($500,000 in the first year a person becomes a non-employee director). Through January 30, 2016, approximately 2.4 million shares of restricted stock and approximately 71,000 shares of common stock had been granted under the 2014 Plan to employees and directors.  Approximately 50% of the restricted stock awards are performance-based and are earned if the established performance goals are met.  The remaining 50% of the restricted stock awards are time-based and 85% vest ratably over three years, 6% cliff vest in one year, 5% cliff vest in two years and 4% cliff vest in three years.

2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan

The 2005 Plan was approved by the stockholders on June 15, 2005.  The 2005 Plan authorized 18.4 million shares for issuance, of which 6.4 million shares are available for full value awards in the form of restricted stock awards, restricted stock units or other full value stock awards and 12.0 million shares are available for stock options, SAR, dividend equivalents, performance awards or other non-full value stock awards.  The 2005 Plan was subsequently amended in Fiscal 2009 to increase the shares available for grant to 31.9 million without taking into consideration 9.1 million non-qualified stock options, 2.9 million shares of restricted stock and 0.2 million shares of common stock that had been previously granted under the 2005 plan to employees and directors (without considering cancellations as of January 31, 2009 of awards for 2.9 million shares). The 2005 Plan provides that the maximum number of shares awarded to any individual may not exceed 6.0 million shares per year for options and SAR and no more than 4.0 million shares may be granted with respect to each of restricted shares of stock and restricted stock units plus any unused carryover limit from the previous year.  The 2005 Plan allows the Compensation Committee of the Board to determine which employees receive awards and the terms and conditions of the awards that are mandatory under the 2005 Plan.  The 2005 Plan provides for grants to directors who are not officers or employees of the Company, which are not to exceed 20,000 shares per year (not to be adjusted for stock splits). Through January 30, 2016, 17.1 million non-qualified stock options, 10.4 million shares of restricted stock and 0.4 million shares of common stock had been granted under the 2005 Plan to employees and directors (without considering cancellations to date of awards for 14.0 million shares).  Approximately 95% of the options granted under the 2005 Plan vest over three years, 4% vest over one year and 1% vest over five years.  Options were granted for ten and seven year terms.  Approximately 62% of the restricted stock awards are performance-based and are earned if the Company meets established performance goals.  The remaining 38% of the restricted stock awards are time-based and vest over three years. The 2005 Plan terminated on May 29, 2014 with all rights of the awardees and all unexpired awards continuing in force and operation after the termination.

1999 Stock Incentive Plan

The 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Plan”) was approved by the stockholders on June 8, 1999. The 1999 Plan authorized 18.0 million shares for issuance in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SAR”), restricted stock awards, performance units or performance shares. The 1999 Plan was subsequently amended to increase the shares available for grant to 33.0 million. Additionally, the 1999 Plan provided that the maximum number of shares awarded to any individual may not exceed 9.0 million shares. The 1999 Plan allowed the Compensation Committee to determine which employees and consultants received awards and the terms and conditions of these awards. The 1999 Plan provided for a grant of 1,875 stock options quarterly (not to be adjusted for stock splits) to each director who is not an officer or employee of the Company starting in August 2003. The Company ceased making these quarterly stock option grants in June 2005. Under this plan, 33.2 million non-qualified stock options and 6.7 million shares of restricted stock were granted to employees and certain non-employees (without considering cancellations to date of awards for 9.7 million shares). Approximately 33% of the options granted were to vest over eight years after the date of grant but were accelerated as the Company met annual performance goals. Approximately 34% of the options granted under the 1999 Plan vest over three years, 23% vest over five years and the remaining grants vest over one year. All options expire after 10 years. Performance-based restricted stock was earned if the Company met established performance goals. The 1999 Plan terminated on June 15, 2005 with all rights of the awardees and all unexpired awards continuing in force and operation after the termination.

Stock Option Grants

The Company grants both time-based and performance-based stock options under the 2005 Plan.  Time-based stock option awards vest over the requisite service period of the award or to an employee’s eligible retirement date, if earlier.  Performance-based stock option awards vest over three years and are earned if the Company meets pre-established performance goals during each year.

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity under all plans for Fiscal 2015 follows:

	For the Year Ended January 30, 2016
			Weighted- Average		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual		Aggregate
	Options		Exercise Price		Term		Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)				(In years)		(In thousands)
Outstanding - January 31, 2015		2,390	$	16.28
Granted		—		—
Exercised (1)		458	$	15.25
Cancelled		720	$	19.38
Outstanding - January 30, 2016		1,213	$	14.83		2.2		567
Vested and expected to vest - January 30, 2016		1,206	$	14.83		2.2		566
Exercisable - January 30, 2016 (2)		497	$	13.52		3.0		555

(1) Options exercised during Fiscal 2015 ranged in price from $8.09 to $16.49.

(2) Options exercisable represent “in-the-money” vested options based upon the weighted average exercise price of vested options compared to the Company’s stock price at January 30, 2016.

The weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted during Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013 was $3.99 and $4.17, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013 was $0.4 million, $1.3 million and $3.9 million, respectively. Cash received from the exercise of stock options and the actual tax benefit realized from share-based payments was $7.3 million and ($0.5) million, respectively, for Fiscal 2015. Cash received from the exercise of stock options and the actual tax benefit realized from share-based payments was $7.3 million and $(0.5) million, respectively, for Fiscal 2014.  Cash received from the exercise of stock options and the actual tax benefit realized from share-based payments was $6.2 million and $8.7 million, respectively, for Fiscal 2013.

The fair value of stock options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

	For the Years Ended
	January 31,
Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions	2015
Risk-free interest rates (1)		1.5%
Dividend yield		3.1%
Volatility factors of the expected market price of the    Company's common stock (2)		41.2%
Weighted-average expected term (3)	4.5 years
Expected forfeiture rate (4)		8.0%

(1) Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with a term consistent with the expected life of our stock options.

(2) Based on a combination of historical volatility of the Company’s common stock and implied volatility.

(3) Represents the period of time options are expected to be outstanding. The weighted average expected option terms were determined based on historical experience.

(4) Based on historical experience.

As of January 30, 2016, there was $0.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock option awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.2 years.

Restricted Stock Grants

Time-based restricted stock awards are comprised of time-based restricted stock units.  These awards vest over three years.Time-based restricted stock units receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional time-based restricted stock units, which are subject to the same restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.

Performance-based restricted stock awards include performance-based restricted stock units.  These awards cliff vest at the end of a three year period based upon the Company’s achievement of pre-established goals throughout the term of the award.  Performance-based restricted stock units receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional performance-based restricted stock units, which are subject to the same restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.

The grant date fair value of all restricted stock awards is based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

A summary of the activity of the Company’s restricted stock is presented in the following tables:

	Time-Based Restricted Stock Units					Performance-BasedRestricted StockUnits
	For the year ended					For the year ended
	January 30, 2016					January 30, 2016
(Shares in thousands)	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested - January 31, 2015		1,596		$	15.95		2,435		$	16.02
Granted		1,147			14.95		1,241			15.00
Vested		(591	)		16.97		(166	)		14.77
Cancelled/Forfeited		(217	)		14.83		(901	)		14.85
Nonvested - January 30, 2016		1,935			15.17		2,609			16.02

As of January 30, 2016, there was $14.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested time-based restricted stock unit awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years. Based on current probable performance, there is $9.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance-based restricted stock unit awards which will be recognized as achievement of performance goals is probable over a one to three year period.

As of January 30, 2016, the Company had 6.0 million shares available for all equity grants.

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Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

13.  Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company maintains a profit sharing and 401(k) plan (the “Retirement Plan”). Under the provisions of the Retirement Plan, full-time employees and part-time employees are automatically enrolled to contribute 3% of their salary if they have attained 20½ years of age.  In addition, full-time employees need to have completed 60 days of service and part-time employees must complete 1,000 hours worked to be eligible. Individuals can decline enrollment or can contribute up to 50% of their salary to the 401(k) plan on a pretax basis, subject to IRS limitations. After one year of service, the Company will match 100% of the first 3% of pay plus an additional 25% of the next 3% of pay that is contributed to the plan. Contributions to the profit sharing plan, as determined by the Board, are discretionary. The Company recognized $10.6 million, $10.5 million and $9.6 million in expense during Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively, in connection with the Retirement Plan.

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is a non-qualified plan that covers all full-time employees and part-time employees who are at least 18 years old and have completed 60 days of service. Contributions are determined by the employee, with the Company matching 15% of the investment up to a maximum investment of $100 per pay period. These contributions are used to purchase shares of Company stock in the open market.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

14.  Income Taxes

The components of income before income taxes from continuing operations were:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,			February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015			2014
U.S.	$	289,697	$	193,167		$	157,669
Foreign		32,174		(33,665	)		(15,592	)
Total	$	321,871	$	159,502		$	142,077

The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

	January 30,			January 31,
(In thousands)	2016			2015
Deferred tax assets:
Rent	$	27,281		$	28,323
Employee compensation and benefits		23,840			9,609
Deferred compensation		21,187			16,109
Foreign tax credits		20,567			15,546
Accruals not currently deductible		10,907			15,213
Inventories		9,659			6,939
State tax credits		6,902			7,595
Net operating loss		6,891			9,179
Other		12,745			11,476
Gross deferred tax assets		139,979			119,989
Valuation allowance		(7,720	)		(10,563	)
Total deferred tax assets	$	132,259		$	109,426
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	$	(59,386	)	$	(28,285	)
Other		(7,946	)		(8,004	)
Total deferred tax liabilities	$	(67,332	)	$	(36,289	)
Total deferred tax assets, net	$	64,927		$	73,137

The net decrease in deferred tax assets and liabilities was primarily due to an increase in the deferred tax assets for compensation and benefits offset by an increase in the deferred tax liability for property and equipment basis differences. Additionally, there was a decrease to the valuation allowance related to foreign deferred tax assets.

As of January 30, 2016, the Company had deferred tax assets related to state and foreign net operating loss carryovers of $1.7 million and $5.2 million, respectively that could be utilized to reduce future years’ tax liabilities. A portion of these net operating loss carryovers begin expiring in the year 2018 and some have an indefinite carryforward period.   Management believes it is more likely than not that a portion of the state and foreign net operating loss carryovers will not reduce future years’ tax liabilities in certain jurisdictions. As such a valuation allowance of $5.0 million has been recorded on the deferred tax assets related to the cumulative state and foreign net operating loss carryovers.  We also provided for a valuation allowance of approximately $2.7 million related to other foreign deferred tax assets.

The Company has foreign tax credit carryovers in the amount of $20.6 million and $19.3 million as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively.  The foreign tax credit carryovers begin to expire in Fiscal 2020 to the extent not utilized.  No valuation allowance has been recorded on the foreign tax credit carryovers as the Company believes it is more likely than not that the foreign tax credits will be utilized prior to expiration.  

The Company has state income tax credit carryforwards of $6.9 million (net of federal tax) and $7.6 million (net of federal tax) as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively.  These income tax credits can be utilized to offset future state income taxes and have a carryforward period of 10 to16 years. They will begin to expire in Fiscal 2022.

Significant components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations were as follows:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,			January 31,			February 1,
(In thousands)	2016			2015			2014
Current:
Federal	$	86,122		$	66,229		$	29,794
Foreign taxes		3,836			(792	)		(50	)
State		13,032			9,447			9,162
Total current		102,990			74,884			38,906
Deferred:
Federal	$	5,606		$	(1,178	)	$	20,611
Foreign taxes		(1,977	)		(85	)		695
State		1,961			(2,906	)		(1,118	)
Total deferred		5,590			(4,169	)		20,188
Provision for income taxes	$	108,580		$	70,715		$	59,094

As a result of additional tax deductions related to share-based payments, tax benefits have been recognized as contributed capital for Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013 in the amounts of $(0.5) million, $(0.5) million and $8.7 million, respectively.

U.S. income taxes have not been provided on the undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries, as the Company intends to indefinitely reinvest the undistributed foreign earnings outside of the United States.  As of January 30, 2016, the unremitted earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries were approximately $23.4 million (USD).  Upon distribution of the earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company would be subject to income and withholding taxes offset by foreign tax credits. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liability on these unremitted earnings is not practicable because of the complexities associated with this hypothetical calculation.

The following table summarizes the activity related to our unrecognized tax benefits:

	For the Years Ended
(In thousands)	January 30, 2016			January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of the year    balance	$	12,609		$	14,601		$	17,250
Increases in current period tax positions		2,727			2,166			2,294
Increases in tax positions of prior periods		—			—			440
Settlements		—			(73	)		—
Lapse of statute of limitations		(516	)		(471	)		(453	)
Decreases in tax positions of prior periods		(9,072	)		(3,614	)		(4,930	)
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of the year balance	$	5,748		$	12,609		$	14,601

As of January 30, 2016, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $5.7 million, of which $4.6 million would affect the effective income tax rate if recognized.  The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of January 31, 2015 was $12.6 million, of which $9.1 million would affect the effective income tax rate if recognized.

Unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $6.9 million during Fiscal 2015, decreased $2.0 million during Fiscal 2014 and decreased by $2.6 million during Fiscal 2013.  The unrecognized tax benefit changes were primarily related to federal and state income tax settlements and other changes in income tax reserves.  Over the next twelve months the Company believes it is reasonably possible the unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by as much as $2.8 million as the result of federal and state tax settlements, statute of limitations lapses, and other changes to the reserves.

The Company records accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet were $1.3 million and $1.6 million as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively.  An immaterial amount of interest and penalties were recognized in the provision for income taxes during Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013.

The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) examination of the Company’s U.S. federal income tax return for the tax year ended February 1, 2014 was completed during Fiscal 2015.  Accordingly, all years prior to the tax year ended January 31, 2015 are no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities.  Additionally, the Company is participating in the IRS’s Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) for the tax years ended January 31, 2015 and January 30, 2016. The Company does not anticipate that any adjustments will result in a material change to its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  With respect to state and local jurisdictions and countries outside of the United States, with limited exceptions, generally, the Company and its subsidiaries are no longer subject to income tax audits for tax years before 2009.  Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, the Company believes that adequate amounts of tax, interest and penalties have been provided for any adjustments that are expected to result from these years.

A reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate from continuing operations follows:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,			January 31,			February 1,
	2016			2015			2014
Federal income tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect		3			4			4
Valuation allowance changes, net		(1	)		6			4
Tax settlements		(1	)		(1	)		(2	)
Other		(2	)		—			1
		34	%		44	%		42	%

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Discontinued Operations

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

15.  Discontinued Operations

In Fiscal 2012, the Company exited the 77kids business. In connection with the exit of the 77kids business, the Company became secondarily liable for obligations under lease agreements for 21 store leases assumed by the third party purchaser. In Fiscal 2014, the third party purchaser did not fulfill its obligations under the leases, resulting in the Company becoming primarily liable. The Company was required to make rental and lease termination payments and received reimbursement from the $11.5 million stand-by letter of credit provided by the third party purchaser. The cash outflow for the remaining lease termination costs was paid in Fiscal 2015.

In accordance with ASC 460, Guarantees (“ASC 460”), as the Company became primarily liable under the leases upon the third party purchaser’s default, the estimated remaining amounts to terminate the lease agreements were accrued in our Consolidated Financial Statements related to these guarantees.

A rollforward of the liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows:

	January 30,
(In thousands)	2016
Accrued liability as of January 31, 2015	$	14,636
Add: Costs incurred		—
Less:  Cash payments		(6,805	)
Less: Adjustments (1)		(7,831	)
Accrued liability as of January 30, 2016	$	—

(1) Adjustments resulting from favorably settling lease termination obligations during Fiscal 2015.

The tables below present the significant components of 77kids’ results included in Loss from Discontinued Operations on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014.

	For the Years Ended
	January 30, 2016			January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014
Total net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	—
Gain (Loss) from discontinued operations, before    income taxes	$	7,831		$	(13,673	)	$	—
Income tax benefit		(2,984	)		5,208			—
Gain (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	4,847		$	(8,465	)	$	—
Gain (Loss) per common share from discontinued    operations:
Basic	$	0.02		$	(0.04	)	$	—
Diluted	$	0.02		$	(0.04	)	$	—

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Restructuring Charges

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Charges

16.  Restructuring Charges

During Fiscal 2014, the Company undertook restructuring aimed at strengthening the store portfolio and reducing corporate overhead, including severance and office space consolidation. These changes are aimed at driving efficiencies and aligning investments in areas that help fuel the business. There we no restructuring charges in Fiscal 2015.

Costs associated with restructuring activities are recorded when incurred. A summary of costs recognized within Restructuring Charges on the Consolidated Income Statement for Fiscal 2014 are included in the table as follows.

	For the year ended
	January 31,
(In thousands)	2015
Cash restructuring charges
Office space consolidation charges	$	8,571
Severance and related employee costs		7,816
Other corporate items		1,365
Total restructuring charges	$	17,752

A rollforward of the liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet is as follows:

	January 30,
(In thousands)	2016
Accrued liability as of January 31, 2015	$	12,456
Add: Costs incurred, excluding non-cash charges		—
Less: Cash payments		(10,015	)
Accrued liability as of January 30, 2016	$	2,441

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Acquisitions

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions

17.  Acquisitions

During Fiscal 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of Tailgate, which owns and operates Tailgate, a vintage, sports-inspired apparel brand with a college town store concept, and Todd Snyder New York, a premium menswear brand, for total consideration of $13.5 million, of which $10.4 million was paid in cash.

The total purchase price was allocated to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. Such estimated fair values require management to make estimates and judgments, especially with respect to intangible assets. The Company’s valuation of intangible assets, including deferred income taxes, is subject to finalization in Fiscal 2016.

The preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired is as follows:

(In thousands)
Merchandise inventory	$	4,078
Intangible assets and goodwill		10,121
Other current assets		4,231
Other liabilities		(4,974	)
Total purchase price	$	13,456

Results of operations of Tailgate have been included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations since the November 1, 2015 acquisition date. Pro forma results of the acquired business have not been presented as the results were not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements for all years presented and would not have been material had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of Fiscal 2015.

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Quarterly Financial Information - Unaudited

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Information - Unaudited

18.  Quarterly Financial Information — Unaudited

The sum of the quarterly EPS amounts may not equal the full year amount as the computations of the weighted average shares outstanding for each quarter and the full year are calculated independently.

	Fiscal 2015 Quarters Ended
	May 2,		August 1,		October 31,		January 30,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2015		2015		2015		2016
Total net revenue	$	699,520	$	797,428	$	919,072	$	1,105,828
Gross profit	$	262,212	$	285,039	$	367,532	$	387,951
Income from continuing operations		29,055		33,265		69,265		81,706
Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		4,847		—
Net income	$	29,055	$	33,265	$	74,112	$	81,706
Basic per common share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.15	$	0.17	$	0.35	$	0.42
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		0.03		—
Basic net income per common share	$	0.15	$	0.17	$	0.38	$	0.42
Diluted per common share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.15	$	0.17		0.35	$	0.42
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		0.03		—
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.15	$	0.17	$	0.38	$	0.42

	Fiscal 2014 Quarters Ended
	May 3,		August 2,		November 1,		January 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2014		2014		2014		2015
Total net revenue	$	646,129	$	710,595	$	854,290	$	1,071,853
Gross profit	$	225,845	$	237,547	$	315,472	$	375,810
Income from continuing operations		3,866		5,813		9,035		70,073
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		—		(8,465	)
Net income	$	3,866	$	5,813	$	9,035	$	61,608
Basic per common share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.02	$	0.03	$	0.05	$	0.36
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		—		(0.04	)
Basic net income per common share	$	0.02	$	0.03	$	0.05	$	0.32
Diluted per common share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.02	$	0.03	$	0.05	$	0.36
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		—		(0.04	)
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.02	$	0.03	$	0.05	$	0.32

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. At January 30, 2016, the Company operated in one reportable segment.

The Company exited its 77kids brand in Fiscal 2012. These Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the results of 77kids as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year

Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, “Fiscal 2016” refers to the 52 week period ending January 28, 2017. “Fiscal 2015”, “Fiscal 2014” and “Fiscal 2013” refer to the 52-week periods ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively. “Fiscal 2012” refers to the 53-week period ended February 2, 2013.

Estimates

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, our management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”).  ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that expands disclosure requirements and requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Originally, ASU 2014-09 was effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In July 2015, the FASB voted to approve amendments deferring the effective date by one year to be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Accordingly, the Company will adopt ASU 2014-09 on February 4, 2018. The Company does not expect a material impact of the adoption of this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (“ASU 2015-17”), which requires entities to present deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. The ASU may be applied prospectively or retrospectively. The Company adopted the ASU on January 30, 2016, applied retrospectively.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016–02”) which replaces the existing guidance in ASC 840, Leases. The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement.   The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years and requires retrospective application. The Company will adopt in Fiscal 2019 and is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-02 to its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 830, Foreign Currency Matters, assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies were translated into United States dollars (“USD”) (the reporting currency) at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies were translated into USD at the monthly average exchange rates for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results of operations, whereas, related translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income in accordance with ASC 220, Comprehensive Income (refer to Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a remaining maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, the Company held no short-term investments.

Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding cash and cash equivalents and investments.

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or market, utilizing the retail method. Average cost includes merchandise design and sourcing costs and related expenses. The Company records merchandise receipts at the time which both title and risk of loss for the merchandise transfers to the Company.

The Company reviews its inventory levels to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally uses markdowns to clear merchandise. Additionally, the Company estimates a markdown reserve for future planned permanent markdowns related to current inventory. Markdowns may occur when inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price. Such markdowns may have a material adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected. The Company also estimates a shrinkage reserve for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date. The estimate for the shrinkage reserve, based on historical results, can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shrinkage trends.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is recorded on the basis of cost with depreciation computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. The useful lives of our major classes of assets are as follows:

Buildings	25 years
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease
Fixtures and equipment	5 years

In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, the Company’s management evaluates the value of leasehold improvements and store fixtures associated with retail stores, which have been open for a period of time sufficient to reach maturity. The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment at the individual store level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified. Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts of the assets. When events such as these occur, the impaired assets are adjusted to their estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recorded separately as a component of operating income under loss on impairment of assets. During Fiscal 2015, the Company recorded no asset impairment charges.

During Fiscal 2014, the Company recorded pre-tax asset impairment charges of $33.5 million that includes $25.1 million for the impairment of 79 retail stores recorded as a loss on impairment of assets in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Based on the Company’s evaluation of current and future projected performance, it was determined that these stores would not be able to generate sufficient cash flow over the expected remaining lease term to recover the carrying value of the respective stores’ assets. Additionally, the Company recorded $8.4 million of impairment charges related to corporate assets.

During Fiscal 2013, the Company recorded asset impairment charges of $44.5 million consisting of $25.2 million for the impairment of 69 retail stores and $19.3 million for the Company’s Warrendale, Pennsylvania Distribution Center, recorded as a loss on impairment of assets in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The retail store impairments were recorded based on the results of the Company’s evaluation of stores that considered performance during the holiday selling season and a significant portfolio review in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2013 that considered current and future performance projections and strategic real estate initiatives. The Company determined that these stores would not be able to generate sufficient cash flow over the expected remaining lease term to recover the carrying value of the respective stores assets.

When the Company closes, remodels or relocates a store prior to the end of its lease term, the remaining net book value of the assets related to the store is recorded as a write-off of assets within depreciation and amortization expense.

Refer to Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding property and equipment.

Goodwill

Goodwill

The Company’s goodwill is primarily related to the acquisition of its importing operations, Canadian, Hong Kong and China businesses and the recent acquisition of Tailgate. In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), the Company evaluates goodwill for possible impairment on at least an annual basis and last performed an annual impairment test as of January 30, 2016.  As a result of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test, the Company concluded that its goodwill was not impaired. 

Refer to Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition of Tailgate.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are recorded on the basis of cost with amortization computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives.  The Company’s intangible assets, which primarily include trademark assets, are amortized over 15 to 25 years.

The Company evaluates intangible assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 350 when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Such an evaluation includes the estimation of undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by those assets. If the sum of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amounts of the assets, then the assets are impaired and are adjusted to their estimated fair value. No intangible asset impairment charges were recorded for all periods presented.

Refer to Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding intangible assets.

Deferred Lease Credits

Deferred Lease Credits

Deferred lease credits represent the unamortized portion of construction allowances received from landlords related to the Company’s retail stores. Construction allowances are generally comprised of cash amounts received by the Company from its landlords as part of the negotiated lease terms. The Company records a receivable and a deferred lease credit liability at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the original lease (including the pre-opening build-out period). The receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the landlord.

Self-Insurance Liability

Self-Insurance Liability

The Company is self-insured for certain losses related to employee medical benefits and worker’s compensation. Costs for self-insurance claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based on known claims and historical experience. Management believes that it has adequately reserved for its self-insurance liability, which is capped through the use of stop loss contracts with insurance companies. However, any significant variation of future claims from historical trends could cause actual results to differ from the accrued liability.

Co-branded Credit Card and Customer Loyalty Program

Co-branded Credit Card and Customer Loyalty Program

The Company offers a co-branded credit card (the “AEO Visa Card”) and a private label credit card (the “AEO Credit Card”) under the AEO and Aerie brands. These credit cards are issued by a third-party bank (the “Bank”) in accordance with a credit card agreement (“the Agreement”). The Company has no liability to the Bank for bad debt expense, provided that purchases are made in accordance with the Bank’s procedures. We receive additional funding from the bank based on the Agreement and card activity. We recognize revenue for the additional funding when the amounts are fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.  This revenue is recorded in other revenue, which is a component of total net revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Once a customer is approved to receive the AEO Visa Card or the AEO Credit Card and the card is activated, the customer is eligible to participate in the credit card rewards program. Customers who make purchases at AEO and Aerie earn discounts in the form of savings certificates when certain purchase levels are reached. Also, AEO Visa Card customers who make purchases at other retailers where the card is accepted earn additional discounts. Savings certificates are valid for 90 days from issuance.

Points earned under the credit card rewards program on purchases at AEO and Aerie are accounted for by analogy to ASC 605-25, Revenue Recognition, Multiple Element Arrangements  (“ASC 605-25”).  The Company believes that points earned under its point and loyalty programs represent deliverables in a multiple element arrangement rather than a rebate or refund of cash.  Accordingly, the portion of the sales revenue attributed to the award points is deferred and recognized when the award is redeemed or when the points expire. Additionally, credit card reward points earned on non-AEO or Aerie purchases are accounted for in accordance with ASC 605-25.  As the points are earned, a current liability is recorded for the estimated cost of the award, and the impact of adjustments is recorded in cost of sales.

The Company offers its customers the AEREWARDS^® loyalty program (the “Program”).  Under the Program, customers accumulate points based on purchase activity and earn rewards by reaching certain point thresholds during three-month earning periods. Rewards earned during these periods are valid through the stated expiration date, which is approximately one month from the mailing date of the reward. These rewards can be redeemed for a discount on a purchase of merchandise. Rewards not redeemed during the one-month redemption period are forfeited.  The Company determined that rewards earned using the Program should be accounted for in accordance with ASC 605-25.  Accordingly, the portion of the sales revenue attributed to the award credits is deferred and recognized when the awards are redeemed or expire.   

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company calculates income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires the use of the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the Consolidated Financial Statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as computed pursuant to ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates, based on certain judgments regarding enacted tax laws and published guidance, in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred taxes may not be realized. Changes in the Company’s level and composition of earnings, tax laws or the deferred tax valuation allowance, as well as the results of tax audits, may materially impact the Company’s effective income tax rate.

The Company evaluates its income tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 which prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. Under ASC 740, a tax benefit from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable based on its technical merits.

The calculation of the deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as the decision to recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain position and to establish a valuation allowance require management to make estimates and assumptions. The Company believes that its assumptions and estimates are reasonable, although actual results may have a positive or negative material impact on the balances of deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances or net income.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recorded for store sales upon the purchase of merchandise by customers. The Company’s e-commerce operation records revenue upon the estimated customer receipt date of the merchandise. Shipping and handling revenues are included in total net revenue. Sales tax collected from customers is excluded from revenue and is included as part of accrued income and other taxes on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Revenue is recorded net of estimated and actual sales returns and deductions for coupon redemptions and other promotions. The Company records the impact of adjustments to its sales return reserve quarterly within total net revenue and cost of sales. The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined through the use of historical average return percentages.

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,			January 31,			February 1,
(In thousands)	2016			2015			2014
Beginning balance	$	3,249		$	2,205		$	4,481
Returns		(90,719	)		(79,813	)		(85,871	)
Provisions		90,819			80,857			83,595
Ending balance	$	3,349		$	3,249		$	2,205

Revenue is not recorded on the purchase of gift cards. A current liability is recorded upon purchase, and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise.  Additionally, the Company recognizes revenue on unredeemed gift cards based on an estimate of the amounts that will not be redeemed (“gift card breakage”), determined through historical redemption trends. Gift card breakage revenue is recognized in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue. For further information on the Company’s gift card program, refer to the Gift Cards caption below.

The Company recognizes royalty revenue generated from its license or franchise agreements based upon a percentage of merchandise sales by the licensee/franchisee.  This revenue is recorded as a component of total net revenue when earned.

Cost of Sales, Including Certain Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Expenses

Cost of Sales, Including Certain Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Expenses

Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage and certain promotional costs (collectively "merchandise costs") and buying, occupancy and warehousing costs.

Design costs are related to the Company's Design Center operations and include compensation and employee benefit expenses, including salaries, incentives, travel, supplies and samples for our design teams, as well as rent and depreciation for the Company’s Design Center. These costs are included in cost of sales as the respective inventory is sold.

Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs consist of compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for the Company’s buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to the Company’s stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from the Company’s distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for the Company’s distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operation. Gross profit is the difference between total net revenue and cost of sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of compensation and employee benefit expenses, including salaries, incentives and related benefits associated with the Company’s stores and corporate headquarters. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include advertising costs, supplies for our stores and home office, communication costs, travel and entertainment, leasing costs and services purchased. Selling, general and administrative expenses do not include compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for the Company’s design, sourcing and importing teams, the Company’s buyers and the Company’s distribution centers as these amounts are recorded in cost of sales.

Advertising Costs

Advertising Costs

Certain advertising costs, including direct mail, in-store photographs and other promotional costs are expensed when the marketing campaign commences. As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, the Company had prepaid advertising expense of $6.1 million and $6.6 million, respectively. All other advertising costs are expensed as incurred. The Company recognized $104.1 million, $94.2 million and $87.0 million in advertising expense during Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively.

Store Pre-Opening Costs

Store Pre-Opening Costs

Store pre-opening costs consist primarily of rent, advertising, supplies and payroll expenses. These costs are expensed as incurred.

Other Income, Net

Other Income, Net

Other income, net consists primarily of foreign currency transaction gain/loss, interest income/expense and realized investment gains/losses.

Gift Cards

Gift Cards

The value of a gift card is recorded as a current liability upon purchase and revenue is recognized when the gift card is redeemed for merchandise.  The Company estimates gift card breakage and recognizes revenue in proportion to actual gift card redemptions as a component of total net revenue. The Company determines an estimated gift card breakage rate by continuously evaluating historical redemption data and the time when there is a remote likelihood that a gift card will be redeemed. The Company recorded gift card breakage of $8.2 million, $7.0 million and $7.3 million during Fiscal 2015, Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively.

Legal Proceedings and Claims

Legal Proceedings and Claims

The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising out of the conduct of its business. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”), the Company records a reserve for estimated losses when the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of possible loss exists and no anticipated loss within the range is more likely than any other anticipated loss, the Company records the accrual at the low end of the range, in accordance with ASC 450.  As the Company believes that it has provided adequate reserves, it anticipates that the ultimate outcome of any matter currently pending against the Company will not materially affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations or consolidated cash flows of the Company.

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

The table below shows supplemental cash flow information for cash amounts paid during the respective periods:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Cash paid during the periods for:
Income taxes	$	116,765	$	38,501	$	65,496
Interest	$	1,173	$	638	$	387

Segment Information

Segment Information

In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), the Company has identified three operating segments (American Eagle Outfitters® Brand retail stores, Aerie® by American Eagle Outfitters® retail stores and AEO Direct) that reflect the Company’s operational structure as well as the business’s internal view of analyzing results and allocating resources. All of the operating segments have been aggregated and are presented as one reportable segment, as permitted by ASC 280.  

The following tables present summarized geographical information:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Total net revenue:
United States	$	3,091,205	$	2,895,310	$	2,954,635
Foreign (1)		430,643		387,557		351,167
Total net revenue	$	3,521,848	$	3,282,867	$	3,305,802

(1) Amounts represent sales from American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie international retail stores, AEO Direct sales that are billed to and/or shipped to foreign countries and international franchise revenue.

	January 30,		January 31,
(In thousands)	2016		2015
Long-lived assets, net:
United States	$	692,252	$	668,105
Foreign		80,352		90,424
Total long-lived assets, net	$	772,604	$	758,529

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Business Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Consolidated Percentage of Net Sales from Continuing Operations Attributable to Each Merchandise Group

The following table sets forth the approximate consolidated percentage of total net revenue from continuing operations attributable to each merchandise group for each of the periods indicated:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,			January 31,			February 1,
	2016			2015			2014
Men’s apparel and accessories		37	%		39	%		40	%
Women’s apparel and accessories (excluding Aerie)		54	%		53	%		52	%
Aerie		9	%		8	%		8	%
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Useful Lives of Major Classes of Assets

The useful lives of our major classes of assets are as follows:

Buildings	25 years
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease
Fixtures and equipment	5 years

Sales Return Reserve

The sales return reserve reflects an estimate of sales returns based on projected merchandise returns determined through the use of historical average return percentages.

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,			January 31,			February 1,
(In thousands)	2016			2015			2014
Beginning balance	$	3,249		$	2,205		$	4,481
Returns		(90,719	)		(79,813	)		(85,871	)
Provisions		90,819			80,857			83,595
Ending balance	$	3,349		$	3,249		$	2,205

Supplemental Cash Flow Information for Cash Amounts Paid

The table below shows supplemental cash flow information for cash amounts paid during the respective periods:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Cash paid during the periods for:
Income taxes	$	116,765	$	38,501	$	65,496
Interest	$	1,173	$	638	$	387

Summary of Geographical Information

The following tables present summarized geographical information:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Total net revenue:
United States	$	3,091,205	$	2,895,310	$	2,954,635
Foreign (1)		430,643		387,557		351,167
Total net revenue	$	3,521,848	$	3,282,867	$	3,305,802

(1) Amounts represent sales from American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie international retail stores, AEO Direct sales that are billed to and/or shipped to foreign countries and international franchise revenue.

	January 30,		January 31,
(In thousands)	2016		2015
Long-lived assets, net:
United States	$	692,252	$	668,105
Foreign		80,352		90,424
Total long-lived assets, net	$	772,604	$	758,529

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Cash and Cash Equivalents (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]

Fair Market Values for Cash and Marketable Securities

The following table summarizes the fair market value of our cash and marketable securities, which are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

(In thousands)	January 30, 2016		January 31, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash	$	205,359	$	370,692
Money-market		54,708		40,005
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	260,067	$	410,697

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Hierarchy for Financial Assets (Cash Equivalents and Investments) Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

In accordance with ASC 820, the following tables represent the fair value hierarchy for the Company’s financial assets (cash equivalents and investments) measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015:

	Fair Value Measurements at January 30, 2016
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount			Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash	$	205,359		$	205,359		$	—	$	—
Money-market		54,708			54,708			—		—
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	260,067		$	260,067		$	—	$	—
Percent to total		100	%		100	%		—		—

	Fair Value Measurements at January 31, 2015
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount			Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash	$	370,692		$	370,692		$	—	$	—
Money-market		40,005			40,005			—		—
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	410,697		$	410,697		$	—	$	—
Percent to total		100.0	%		100.0	%		—		—

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Earnings per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2016		2015		2014
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding		194,351		194,437		192,802
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested    restricted stock		1,886		698		1,673
Dilutive number of common shares outstanding		196,237		195,135		194,475

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Accounts Receivable (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable are comprised of the following:

	January 30,		January 31,
(In thousands)	2016		2015
Franchise and license receivable	$	35,834	$	24,945
Credit card program receivable		15,880		14,277
Merchandise sell-offs and vendor receivables		14,121		12,953
Gift card receivable		3,629		4,453
Landlord construction allowances		4,382		3,354
Other items		7,066		7,912
Total	$	80,912	$	67,894

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Property and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following:

	January 30,			January 31,
(In thousands)	2016			2015
Land	$	17,910		$	19,796
Buildings		204,690			204,190
Leasehold improvements		580,758			571,312
Fixtures and equipment		963,758			852,408
Construction in progress		25,266			42,470
Property and equipment, at cost	$	1,792,382		$	1,690,176
Less:  Accumulated depreciation		(1,088,796	)		(991,949	)
Property and equipment, net	$	703,586		$	698,227

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense is summarized as follows:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Depreciation expense	$	140,616	$	132,529	$	116,761

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Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets

The following table represents intangible assets as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015:

	January 30,			January 31,
(In thousands)	2016			2015
Trademarks, at cost	$	67,398		$	59,385
Less: Accumulated amortization		(15,566	)		(12,179	)
Intangible assets, net	$	51,832		$	47,206

Amortization Expense

Amortization expense is summarized as follows:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Amortization expense	$	3,483	$	3,465	$	2,714

Estimated Future Amortization Expense

The table below summarizes the estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets existing as of January 30, 2016 for the next five Fiscal Years:

	Future
(In thousands)	Amortization
2016	$	3,603
2017	$	3,595
2018	$	3,584
2019	$	3,584
2020	$	2,911

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Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Leases [Abstract]

Summary of Fixed Minimum and Contingent Rent Expense

A summary of fixed minimum and contingent rent expense for all operating leases follows:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,		February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Store rent:
Fixed minimum	$	282,300	$	279,640	$	260,668
Contingent		9,035		6,733		6,576
Total store rent, excluding common area maintenance    charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses	$	291,335	$	286,373	$	267,244
Offices, distribution facilities, equipment and other		16,063		15,449		17,153
Total rent expense	$	307,398	$	301,822	$	284,397

Future Minimum Lease Obligations, Consisting of Fixed Minimum Rent, Under Operating Leases

The table below summarizes future minimum lease obligations, consisting of fixed minimum rent, under operating leases in effect at January 30, 2016:

(In thousands)	Future Minimum
Fiscal years:	Lease Obligations
2016	$	285,100
2017	$	254,677
2018	$	225,006
2019	$	194,806
2020	$	175,643
Thereafter	$	502,147
Total	$	1,637,379

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Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Balances of Other Comprehensive Income

The accumulated balances of other comprehensive income included as part of the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity follow:

						Accumulated
	Before			Tax		Other
	Tax			Benefit		Comprehensive
(In thousands)	Amount			(Expense)		Income
Balance at February 2, 2013	$	29,297			—	$	29,297
Foreign currency translation loss (1)		(17,140	)		—		(17,140	)
Balance at February 1, 2014	$	12,157			—	$	12,157
Foreign currency translation loss (1)		(22,101	)		—		(22,101	)
Balance at January 31, 2015	$	(9,944	)		—	$	(9,944	)
Foreign currency translation loss (1)		(14,535	)		—		(14,535	)
Loss on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions		(8,805	)		3,416		(5,389	)
Balance at January 30, 2016	$	(33,284	)	$	3,416	$	(29,868	)

(1) Foreign currency translation adjustments are not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to permanent investments in our subsidiaries.

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Share-Based Payments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Summary of Stock Option Activity

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity under all plans for Fiscal 2015 follows:

	For the Year Ended January 30, 2016
			Weighted- Average		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual		Aggregate
	Options		Exercise Price		Term		Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)				(In years)		(In thousands)
Outstanding - January 31, 2015		2,390	$	16.28
Granted		—		—
Exercised (1)		458	$	15.25
Cancelled		720	$	19.38
Outstanding - January 30, 2016		1,213	$	14.83		2.2		567
Vested and expected to vest - January 30, 2016		1,206	$	14.83		2.2		566
Exercisable - January 30, 2016 (2)		497	$	13.52		3.0		555

(1) Options exercised during Fiscal 2015 ranged in price from $8.09 to $16.49.

(2) Options exercisable represent “in-the-money” vested options based upon the weighted average exercise price of vested options compared to the Company’s stock price at January 30, 2016.

Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions

The fair value of stock options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

	For the Years Ended
	January 31,
Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions	2015
Risk-free interest rates (1)		1.5%
Dividend yield		3.1%
Volatility factors of the expected market price of the    Company's common stock (2)		41.2%
Weighted-average expected term (3)	4.5 years
Expected forfeiture rate (4)		8.0%

(1) Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with a term consistent with the expected life of our stock options.

(2) Based on a combination of historical volatility of the Company’s common stock and implied volatility.

(3) Represents the period of time options are expected to be outstanding. The weighted average expected option terms were determined based on historical experience.

(4) Based on historical experience.

Summary of Restricted Stock Activity

A summary of the activity of the Company’s restricted stock is presented in the following tables:

	Time-Based Restricted Stock Units					Performance-BasedRestricted StockUnits
	For the year ended					For the year ended
	January 30, 2016					January 30, 2016
(Shares in thousands)	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested - January 31, 2015		1,596		$	15.95		2,435		$	16.02
Granted		1,147			14.95		1,241			15.00
Vested		(591	)		16.97		(166	)		14.77
Cancelled/Forfeited		(217	)		14.83		(901	)		14.85
Nonvested - January 30, 2016		1,935			15.17		2,609			16.02

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Income Before Income Taxes from Continuing Operations

The components of income before income taxes from continuing operations were:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,		January 31,			February 1,
(In thousands)	2016		2015			2014
U.S.	$	289,697	$	193,167		$	157,669
Foreign		32,174		(33,665	)		(15,592	)
Total	$	321,871	$	159,502		$	142,077

Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

	January 30,			January 31,
(In thousands)	2016			2015
Deferred tax assets:
Rent	$	27,281		$	28,323
Employee compensation and benefits		23,840			9,609
Deferred compensation		21,187			16,109
Foreign tax credits		20,567			15,546
Accruals not currently deductible		10,907			15,213
Inventories		9,659			6,939
State tax credits		6,902			7,595
Net operating loss		6,891			9,179
Other		12,745			11,476
Gross deferred tax assets		139,979			119,989
Valuation allowance		(7,720	)		(10,563	)
Total deferred tax assets	$	132,259		$	109,426
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	$	(59,386	)	$	(28,285	)
Other		(7,946	)		(8,004	)
Total deferred tax liabilities	$	(67,332	)	$	(36,289	)
Total deferred tax assets, net	$	64,927		$	73,137

Components of Provision for Income Taxes from Continuing Operations

Significant components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations were as follows:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,			January 31,			February 1,
(In thousands)	2016			2015			2014
Current:
Federal	$	86,122		$	66,229		$	29,794
Foreign taxes		3,836			(792	)		(50	)
State		13,032			9,447			9,162
Total current		102,990			74,884			38,906
Deferred:
Federal	$	5,606		$	(1,178	)	$	20,611
Foreign taxes		(1,977	)		(85	)		695
State		1,961			(2,906	)		(1,118	)
Total deferred		5,590			(4,169	)		20,188
Provision for income taxes	$	108,580		$	70,715		$	59,094

Activity Related to Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The following table summarizes the activity related to our unrecognized tax benefits:

	For the Years Ended
(In thousands)	January 30, 2016			January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of the year    balance	$	12,609		$	14,601		$	17,250
Increases in current period tax positions		2,727			2,166			2,294
Increases in tax positions of prior periods		—			—			440
Settlements		—			(73	)		—
Lapse of statute of limitations		(516	)		(471	)		(453	)
Decreases in tax positions of prior periods		(9,072	)		(3,614	)		(4,930	)
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of the year balance	$	5,748		$	12,609		$	14,601

Reconciliation Between Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate from Continuing Operations

A reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate from continuing operations follows:

	For the Years Ended
	January 30,			January 31,			February 1,
	2016			2015			2014
Federal income tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect		3			4			4
Valuation allowance changes, net		(1	)		6			4
Tax settlements		(1	)		(1	)		(2	)
Other		(2	)		—			1
		34	%		44	%		42	%

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Discontinued Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Rollforward of Liabilities Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet

A rollforward of the liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet is as follows:

	January 30,
(In thousands)	2016
Accrued liability as of January 31, 2015	$	12,456
Add: Costs incurred, excluding non-cash charges		—
Less: Cash payments		(10,015	)
Accrued liability as of January 30, 2016	$	2,441

Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement Disclosures

The tables below present the significant components of 77kids’ results included in Loss from Discontinued Operations on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014.

	For the Years Ended
	January 30, 2016			January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014
Total net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	—
Gain (Loss) from discontinued operations, before    income taxes	$	7,831		$	(13,673	)	$	—
Income tax benefit		(2,984	)		5,208			—
Gain (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	4,847		$	(8,465	)	$	—
Gain (Loss) per common share from discontinued    operations:
Basic	$	0.02		$	(0.04	)	$	—
Diluted	$	0.02		$	(0.04	)	$	—

Segment, Discontinued Operations

Rollforward of Liabilities Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet

A rollforward of the liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows:

	January 30,
(In thousands)	2016
Accrued liability as of January 31, 2015	$	14,636
Add: Costs incurred		—
Less:  Cash payments		(6,805	)
Less: Adjustments (1)		(7,831	)
Accrued liability as of January 30, 2016	$	—

(1) Adjustments resulting from favorably settling lease termination obligations during Fiscal 2015.

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Restructuring Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Summary of Costs Recognized Within Restructuring Charges on Consolidated Income Statement

. A summary of costs recognized within Restructuring Charges on the Consolidated Income Statement for Fiscal 2014 are included in the table as follows

	For the year ended
	January 31,
(In thousands)	2015
Cash restructuring charges
Office space consolidation charges	$	8,571
Severance and related employee costs		7,816
Other corporate items		1,365
Total restructuring charges	$	17,752

Rollforward of Liabilities Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet

A rollforward of the liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet is as follows:

	January 30,
(In thousands)	2016
Accrued liability as of January 31, 2015	$	12,456
Add: Costs incurred, excluding non-cash charges		—
Less: Cash payments		(10,015	)
Accrued liability as of January 30, 2016	$	2,441

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Acquisitions - (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation to the Fair Value of Assets Acquired

The preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired is as follows:

(In thousands)
Merchandise inventory	$	4,078
Intangible assets and goodwill		10,121
Other current assets		4,231
Other liabilities		(4,974	)
Total purchase price	$	13,456

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Quarterly Financial Information - Unaudited (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Information

The sum of the quarterly EPS amounts may not equal the full year amount as the computations of the weighted average shares outstanding for each quarter and the full year are calculated independently.

	Fiscal 2015 Quarters Ended
	May 2,		August 1,		October 31,		January 30,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2015		2015		2015		2016
Total net revenue	$	699,520	$	797,428	$	919,072	$	1,105,828
Gross profit	$	262,212	$	285,039	$	367,532	$	387,951
Income from continuing operations		29,055		33,265		69,265		81,706
Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		4,847		—
Net income	$	29,055	$	33,265	$	74,112	$	81,706
Basic per common share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.15	$	0.17	$	0.35	$	0.42
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		0.03		—
Basic net income per common share	$	0.15	$	0.17	$	0.38	$	0.42
Diluted per common share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.15	$	0.17		0.35	$	0.42
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		0.03		—
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.15	$	0.17	$	0.38	$	0.42

	Fiscal 2014 Quarters Ended
	May 3,		August 2,		November 1,		January 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2014		2014		2014		2015
Total net revenue	$	646,129	$	710,595	$	854,290	$	1,071,853
Gross profit	$	225,845	$	237,547	$	315,472	$	375,810
Income from continuing operations		3,866		5,813		9,035		70,073
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		—		(8,465	)
Net income	$	3,866	$	5,813	$	9,035	$	61,608
Basic per common share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.02	$	0.03	$	0.05	$	0.36
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		—		(0.04	)
Basic net income per common share	$	0.02	$	0.03	$	0.05	$	0.32
Diluted per common share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.02	$	0.03	$	0.05	$	0.36
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		—		(0.04	)
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.02	$	0.03	$	0.05	$	0.32

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Business Operations - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016 Store Country
Nature Of Operations [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	1,000
Number of countries company operates in | Country	81
Tailgate Clothing Company
Nature Of Operations [Line Items]
Date of acquisition	Nov. 02, 2015
Tailgate Store | Tailgate Clothing Company
Nature Of Operations [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	1

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Consolidated Percentage of Total Net Revenue from Continuing Operations Attributable to Each Merchandise Group (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of total net revenue	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Men's apparel and accessories
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of total net revenue	37.00%	39.00%	40.00%
Women's apparel and accessories (excluding Aerie)
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of total net revenue	54.00%	53.00%	52.00%
Aerie
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of total net revenue	9.00%	8.00%	8.00%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($) Segment	Jan. 31, 2015 USD ($) Store	Feb. 01, 2014 USD ($) Store	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | Segment	1
Short-term investments	$ 0			$ 0
Asset impairment charges	0	$ 33,468,000	$ 44,465,000
Finite-lived impairment charges	0	0	0
Prepaid advertising expense	6,100,000	6,600,000
Advertising expense	104,100,000	94,200,000	87,000,000
Revenue related to gift card breakage	$ 8,200,000	7,000,000	7,300,000
Number of operating segments | Segment	3
Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite lived intangibles, useful life	15 years
Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite lived intangibles, useful life	25 years
Noncash Corporate Office And Other Asset Impairments Charges
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges		8,400,000
Warrendale facility
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges			19,300,000
Retail Stores
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges		$ 25,100,000	$ 25,200,000
Number of stores impaired | Store		79	69

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Useful Lives of Major Classes of Assets (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
Useful lives in asset class	25 years
Leasehold Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
Useful lives in asset class	Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease
Fixtures and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
Useful lives in asset class	5 years

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Useful Lives of Major Classes of Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Maximum | Leasehold Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives, Lease Terms [Line Items]
Useful lives in asset class	10 years

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Sales Return Reserve (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 3,249	$ 2,205	$ 4,481
Returns	(90,719)	(79,813)	(85,871)
Provisions	90,819	80,857	83,595
Ending balance	$ 3,349	$ 3,249	$ 2,205

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information for Cash Amounts Paid (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Cash paid during the periods for:
Income taxes	$ 116,765	$ 38,501	$ 65,496
Interest	$ 1,173	$ 638	$ 387

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Summary of Geographical Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue		$ 1,105,828	$ 919,072	$ 797,428	$ 699,520	$ 1,071,853	$ 854,290	$ 710,595	$ 646,129	$ 3,521,848	$ 3,282,867	$ 3,305,802
Long-lived assets, net:
United States										692,252	668,105
Foreign		80,352				90,424				80,352	90,424
Total long-lived assets, net		$ 772,604				$ 758,529				772,604	758,529
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue										3,091,205	2,895,310	2,954,635
Foreign
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net revenue	[1]									$ 430,643	$ 387,557	$ 351,167

[1] Amounts represent sales from American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie international retail stores, AEO Direct sales that are billed to and/or shipped to foreign countries and international franchise revenue

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Fair Market Values for Cash and Marketable Securities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 260,067	$ 410,697
Cash
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents	205,359	370,692
Money-market
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 54,708	$ 40,005

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Cash and Cash Equivalents - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities	$ 10,002	$ 162,785

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Fair Value Hierarchy for Financial Assets (Cash Equivalents and Investments) Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 260,067	$ 410,697
Cash
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	205,359	370,692
Money-market
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	54,708	40,005
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 260,067	$ 410,697
Carrying Amount, Percent to total	100.00%	100.00%
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Carrying Amount | Cash
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 205,359	$ 370,692
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Carrying Amount | Money-market
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	54,708	40,005
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value | Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 260,067	$ 410,697
Fair Value, Percent to total	100.00%	100.00%
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value | Cash | Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 205,359	$ 370,692
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value | Money-market | Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 54,708	$ 40,005

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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Loss on impairment of assets	$ 0	$ 33,468,000	$ 44,465,000

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Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding	194,351	194,437	192,802
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock	1,886	698	1,673
Dilutive number of common shares outstanding	196,237	195,135	194,475

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Earnings per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Common stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares that were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts as the effect of doing so would have been anti-dilutive	13.000	2,300,000	1,700,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares that were not included in the computation of weighted average diluted common share amounts as the effect of doing so would have been anti-dilutive	700,000	1,900,000

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Accounts Receivable (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Franchise and license receivable	$ 35,834	$ 24,945
Credit card program receivable	15,880	14,277
Merchandise sell-offs and vendor receivables	14,121	12,953
Gift card receivable	3,629	4,453
Landlord construction allowances	4,382	3,354
Other items	7,066	7,912
Total	$ 80,912	$ 67,894

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Property and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Land	$ 17,910	$ 19,796
Buildings	204,690	204,190
Leasehold improvements	580,758	571,312
Fixtures and equipment	963,758	852,408
Construction in progress	25,266	42,470
Property and equipment, at cost	1,792,382	1,690,176
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(1,088,796)	(991,949)
Property and equipment, net	$ 703,586	$ 698,227

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Depreciation Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 140,616	$ 132,529	$ 116,761

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Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Asset write-offs	$ 4.8	$ 6.4	$ 14.6

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Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	$ 51,832	$ 47,206
Tailgate Clothing Company
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	$ 5,700

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Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Trademarks, at cost	$ 67,398	$ 59,385
Less: Accumulated amortization	(15,566)	(12,179)
Intangible assets, net	$ 51,832	$ 47,206

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Amortization Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 3,483	$ 3,465	$ 2,714

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Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2016	$ 3,603
2017	3,595
2018	3,584
2019	3,584
2020	$ 2,911

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Other Credit Arrangements - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($) Entity
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing agreements, number of financial institutions | Entity		2
Credit Facilities | Credit Agreement
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, expiration period	5 years
Borrowing agreements with financial institutions	$ 400,000,000
Stand-by Letters of Credit | Credit Agreement
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding amount		$ 8,000,000
Credit Agreement Loans | Credit Agreement
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding borrowings		0
Demand letter of credit facilities | Borrowing Agreements
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing agreements with financial institutions		130,000,000
Outstanding borrowings		$ 400,000

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Leases - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Initial terms of store leases	10 years

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Summary of Fixed Minimum and Contingent Rent Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Store rent:
Fixed minimum	$ 282,300	$ 279,640	$ 260,668
Contingent	9,035	6,733	6,576
Total store rent, excluding common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses	291,335	286,373	267,244
Offices, distribution facilities, equipment and other	16,063	15,449	17,153
Total rent expense	$ 307,398	$ 301,822	$ 284,397

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Future Minimum Lease Obligation, Consisting of Fixed Minimum Rent under Operating Leases (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Future Minimum Lease Obligations
2016	$ 285,100
2017	254,677
2018	225,006
2019	194,806
2020	175,643
Thereafter	502,147
Total	$ 1,637,379

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Accumulated Balances of Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015		Feb. 01, 2014
Before Tax Amount
Beginning Balance		$ (9,944)	$ 12,157		$ 29,297
Foreign currency translation loss	[1]		(22,101)		(17,140)
Foreign currency translation loss	[1]	(14,535)
Loss on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions		(8,805)
Ending Balance		(33,284)	(9,944)		12,157
Tax Benefit (Expense)
Beginning Balance		0	0		0
Foreign currency translation loss	[1]		0		0
Foreign currency translation loss	[1]	0
Loss on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions		3,416
Ending Balance		3,416	0		0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning Balance		(9,944)	12,157		29,297
Foreign currency translation loss		(19,924)	(22,101)	[1]	(17,140)	[1]
Foreign currency translation loss	[1]	(14,535)
Loss on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions		(5,389)
Ending Balance		$ (29,868)	$ (9,944)		$ 12,157

[1] Foreign currency translation adjustments are not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to permanent investments in our subsidiaries.

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Share-Based Payments - Additional Information (Detail)				12 Months Ended			43 Months Ended	72 Months Ended
	May. 29, 2014 USD ($) shares	Jun. 15, 2005 shares	Jun. 08, 1999 shares	Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($) CompensationPlan shares	Jan. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares	Feb. 01, 2014 USD ($) $ / shares	Jan. 31, 2009 shares	Jun. 15, 2005 shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation | $				$ 34,977,000	$ 16,070,000	$ (6,541,000)
Share-based compensation, net of tax | $				$ 23,200,000	9,900,000	4,100,000
Number of share-based compensation plans | CompensationPlan				3
Stock awards | $				$ 31,937,000	$ 12,372,000	$ 1,184,000
Shares available for all equity grants				6,000,000
Cancellations of awards				720,000
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted | $ / shares					$ 3.99	$ 4.17
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised | $				$ 400,000	$ 1,300,000	$ 3,900,000
Net proceeds from stock options exercised | $				7,283,000	7,305,000	6,197,000
Tax benefit realized from stock option exercises | $				$ 500,000	$ 500,000	$ 8,700,000
2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Authorized shares under the plan	11,500,000
Shares of common stock granted				71,000
2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan | Director | In any single calendar year
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock awards | $	$ 300,000
2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan | Director | In the first year a person becomes a non-employee director
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock awards | $	$ 500,000
2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of common stock granted				400,000			200,000
Authorized shares under the plan prior to amendment		18,400,000						18,400,000
Shares available for all equity grants							31,900,000
Stock options granted				17,100,000			9,100,000
Cancellations of awards				14,000,000
2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan | Director | Maximum | Annual
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted		20,000
1999 Stock Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Authorized shares under the plan		33,000,000						33,000,000
Maximum number of options that may be granted to any individual								9,000,000
Authorized shares under the plan prior to amendment			18,000,000
Stock options granted								33,200,000
Expiration period								10 years
1999 Stock Incentive Plan | Group 1
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested								33.00%
Vesting period								8 years
1999 Stock Incentive Plan | Group2
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested								34.00%
Vesting period								3 years
1999 Stock Incentive Plan | Group3
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested								23.00%
Vesting period								5 years
1999 Stock Incentive Plan | Group4
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period								1 year
1999 Stock Incentive Plan | Director | Quarterly
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted			1,875
Stock options, SAR, dividend equivalents, performance awards or other non-full value stock awards | 2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of options that may be granted to any individual	4,000,000
Stock options, SAR, dividend equivalents, performance awards or other non-full value stock awards | 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of options that may be granted to any individual				6,000,000
Authorized shares under the plan prior to amendment		12,000,000						12,000,000
Restricted stock awards, restricted stock units or other full value stock awards | 2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of options that may be granted to any individual	1,500,000
Restricted stock awards, restricted stock units or other full value stock awards | 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of options that may be granted to any individual				4,000,000
Authorized shares under the plan prior to amendment		6,400,000						6,400,000
Restricted Stock | 2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares granted				2,400,000
Restricted Stock | 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares granted				10,400,000			2,900,000
Shares cancelled							2,900,000
Restricted Stock | 1999 Stock Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares granted								6,700,000
Shares cancelled								9,700,000
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares granted				1,241,000
Vesting period				3 years
Shares cancelled				901,000
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested time-based restricted stock unit awards | $				$ 9,400,000
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units | Maximum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period				3 years
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units | Minimum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period				1 year
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units | 2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested				50.00%
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units | 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested				62.00%
Time-based restricted stock awards | 2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested				50.00%
Employee Stock Option
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense | $				$ 200,000
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period				1 year 2 months 12 days
Employee Stock Option | 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested				4.00%
Vesting period				1 year
Employee Stock Option | 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan | Group 1
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested				95.00%
Vesting period				3 years
Expiration period				10 years
Employee Stock Option | 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan | Group2
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested				1.00%
Vesting period				5 years
Expiration period				7 years
Time Based Restricted Stock Units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares granted				1,147,000
Vesting period				3 years
Shares cancelled				217,000
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period				1 year 8 months 12 days
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested time-based restricted stock unit awards | $				$ 14,300,000
Time Based Restricted Stock Units | 2005 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested				38.00%
Vesting period				3 years
Vest Ratably | 2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested				85.00%
Vesting period				3 years
Cliff Vest 1 | 2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested				6.00%
Vesting period				1 year
Cliff Vest 2 | 2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested				5.00%
Vesting period				2 years
Cliff Vest 3 | 2014 Stock Award and Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested				4.00%
Vesting period				3 years

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Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Options
Outstanding - beginning of period | shares	2,390
Exercised | shares	458	[1]
Cancelled | shares	720
Outstanding- end of period | shares	1,213
Vested and expected to vest-end of period | shares	1,206
Exercisable-end of period | shares	497	[2]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding-beginning of period | $ / shares	$ 16.28
Exercised | $ / shares	15.25	[1]
Cancelled | $ / shares	19.38
Outstanding-end of period | $ / shares	14.83
Vested and expected to vest-end of period | $ / shares	14.83
Exercisable-end of period | $ / shares	$ 13.52	[2]
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (In years)
Outstanding-end of period	2 years 2 months 12 days
Vested and expected to vest-end of period	2 years 2 months 12 days
Exercisable-end of period	3 years	[2]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding-end of period | $	$ 567
Vested and expected to vest-end of period | $	566
Exercisable-end of period | $	$ 555	[2]

[1] Options exercised during Fiscal 2015 ranged in price from $8.09 to $16.49.

[2] Options exercisable represent “in-the-money” vested options based upon the weighted average exercise price of vested options compared to the Company’s stock price at January 30, 2016.

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Summary of Stock Option Activity (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016 $ / shares
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Options exercised, exercise price range, lower limit	$ 8.09
Options exercised, exercise price range, upper limit	$ 16.49

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Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rates	1.50%	[1]
Dividend yield	3.10%	[2]
Volatility factors of the expected market price of the Company's common stock	41.20%
Weighted-average expected term	4 years 6 months	[3]
Expected forfeiture rate	8.00%	[4]

[1] Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with a term consistent with the expected life of our stock options.

[2] Based on a combination of historical volatility of the Company’s common stock and implied volatility.

[3] Represents the period of time options are expected to be outstanding. The weighted average expected option terms were determined based on historical experience.

[4] Based on historical experience.

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Summary of Restricted Stock Activity (Detail) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016 $ / shares shares
Time Based Restricted Stock Units
Shares
Nonvested - beginning of period | shares	1,596
Granted | shares	1,147
Vested | shares	(591)
Cancelled/Forfeited | shares	(217)
Nonvested - end of period | shares	1,935
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested - beginning of period | $ / shares	$ 15.95
Granted | $ / shares	14.95
Vested | $ / shares	16.97
Cancelled/Forfeited | $ / shares	14.83
Nonvested - end of period | $ / shares	$ 15.17
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Shares
Nonvested - beginning of period | shares	2,435
Granted | shares	1,241
Vested | shares	(166)
Cancelled/Forfeited | shares	(901)
Nonvested - end of period | shares	2,609
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested - beginning of period | $ / shares	$ 16.02
Granted | $ / shares	15.00
Vested | $ / shares	14.77
Cancelled/Forfeited | $ / shares	14.85
Nonvested - end of period | $ / shares	$ 16.02

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Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee contribution percentage	3.00%
Years of age attained	20 years 6 months
Compensation expense	$ 10,600,000	$ 10,500,000	$ 9,600,000
First 3 Percent of Each Participant's Contributions
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Matching contribution to defined contribution plan	100.00%
Next 3 Percent of Each Participant's Contributions
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Matching contribution to defined contribution plan	25.00%
Full-time employees
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Periods of service to be eligible	60 days
Part-time employees
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Periods of service to be eligible	1000 hours
Defined Contribution Pension Plan 401k | Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee contribution percentage	50.00%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Periods of service to be eligible	60 days
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Matching investment per pay period	$ 100
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Qualifying age	18 years
Matching percent of investment	15.00%

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Components of Income Before Income Taxes from Continuing Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S.	$ 289,697	$ 193,167	$ 157,669
Foreign	32,174	(33,665)	(15,592)
Total	$ 321,871	$ 159,502	$ 142,077

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Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Deferred tax assets:
Rent	$ 27,281	$ 28,323
Employee compensation and benefits	23,840	9,609
Deferred compensation	21,187	16,109
Foreign tax credits	20,567	15,546
Accruals not currently deductible	10,907	15,213
Inventories	9,659	6,939
State tax credits	6,902	7,595
Net operating loss	6,891	9,179
Other	12,745	11,476
Gross deferred tax assets	139,979	119,989
Valuation allowance	(7,720)	(10,563)
Total deferred tax assets	132,259	109,426
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	(59,386)	(28,285)
Other	(7,946)	(8,004)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(67,332)	(36,289)
Total deferred tax assets, net	$ 64,927	$ 73,137

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss	$ 6,891,000	$ 9,179,000
Net operating loss expiration year	2018
Valuation allowance	$ 7,720,000	10,563,000
Foreign tax credit carryovers	$ 20,600,000	19,300,000
Foreign tax credit carryovers expiration date	2020
Deferred tax asset related to State income tax credit carryforwards, net of federal tax	$ 6,900,000	7,600,000
Deferred tax asset related to State income tax credit, net of federal tax, minimum carryforwards years	10 years
Deferred tax asset related to State income tax credit, net of federal tax, maximum carryforwards years	16 years
Deferred tax asset related to State income tax credit carryforwards, net of federal tax, expiration period begins	2022
Tax benefits recognized as contributed capital	$ (500,000)	(500,000)	$ 8,700,000
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries	23,400,000
Unrecognized tax benefits	5,748,000	12,609,000	14,601,000	$ 17,250,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect effective income tax rate if recognized	4,600,000	9,100,000
Increased decreased in unrecognized tax benefits	(6,900,000)	(2,000,000)	$ (2,600,000)
Reasonably possible amount of reduction in unrecognized tax benefit over the next twelve months	2,800,000
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	1,300,000	$ 1,600,000
State
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss	1,700,000
Foreign
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss	5,200,000
Deferred Tax Asset Operating Loss Carryforwards State and Foreign
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	5,000,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Other, Foreign
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	2,700,000
Deferred Tax Asset Tax Credit Carryforwards Foreign
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$ 0

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Components of Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Current:
Federal	$ 86,122	$ 66,229	$ 29,794
Foreign taxes	3,836	(792)	(50)
State	13,032	9,447	9,162
Total current	102,990	74,884	38,906
Deferred:
Federal	5,606	(1,178)	20,611
Foreign taxes	(1,977)	(85)	695
State	1,961	(2,906)	(1,118)
Total deferred	4,680	(2,279)	20,100
Provision for income taxes	108,580	70,715	59,094
Continuing Operations
Deferred:
Total deferred	$ 5,590	$ (4,169)	$ 20,188

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Activity Related to Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of the year balance	$ 12,609	$ 14,601	$ 17,250
Increases in current period tax positions	2,727	2,166	2,294
Increases in tax positions of prior periods			440
Settlements		(73)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(516)	(471)	(453)
Decreases in tax positions of prior periods	(9,072)	(3,614)	(4,930)
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of the year balance	$ 5,748	$ 12,609	$ 14,601

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Reconciliation Between Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate from continuing Operations (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	3.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Valuation allowance changes, net	(1.00%)	6.00%	4.00%
Tax settlements	(1.00%)	(1.00%)	(2.00%)
Other	(2.00%)		1.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total	34.00%	44.00%	42.00%

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Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) - Segment, Discontinued Operations $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2013 Store
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores leases | Store		21
Reimbursement received | $	$ 11.5

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Rollforward of Liabilities Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet Discontinued Operations (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Accrued liability as of January 31, 2015	$ 12,456
Less: Cash payments	(10,015)
Accrued liability as of January 30, 2016	2,441
Segment, Discontinued Operations
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Accrued liability as of January 31, 2015	14,636
Less: Cash payments	(6,805)
Less: Adjustments	$ (7,831)

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Significant Components of 77kids Results Included in Gain from Discontinued Operations on Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total net revenue	$ 1,105,828	$ 919,072	$ 797,428	$ 699,520	$ 1,071,853	$ 854,290	$ 710,595	$ 646,129	$ 3,521,848	$ 3,282,867	$ 3,305,802
Gain (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax									$ 4,847	$ (8,465)
Gain (Loss) per common share from discontinued operations:
Basic		$ 0.03			$ (0.04)				$ 0.02	$ (0.04)
Diluted		$ 0.03			$ (0.04)				$ 0.02	$ (0.04)
Segment, Discontinued Operations
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes									$ 7,831	$ (13,673)
Income tax benefit									(2,984)	5,208
Gain (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax									$ 4,847	$ (8,465)
Gain (Loss) per common share from discontinued operations:
Basic									$ 0.02	$ (0.04)
Diluted									$ 0.02	$ (0.04)

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Restructuring Charges - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	$ 0	$ 17,752,000

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Summary of Costs Recognized Within Restructuring Charges on Consolidated Income Statement (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Cash restructuring charges
Office space consolidation charges		$ 8,571,000
Severance and related employee costs		7,816,000
Other corporate items		1,365,000
Total restructuring charges	$ 0	$ 17,752,000

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Rollforward of Liabilities Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Accrued liability as of January 31, 2015	$ 12,456,000
Add: Costs incurred, excluding non-cash charges	0	$ 17,752,000
Less: Cash payments	(10,015,000)
Accrued liability as of January 30, 2016	$ 2,441,000	$ 12,456,000

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Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details) - Tailgate Clothing Company $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase consideration	$ 13.5
Cash payments to acquire businesses	$ 10.4

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Acquisitions - Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Merchandise inventory	$ 4,078
Intangible assets and goodwill	10,121
Other current assets	4,231
Other liabilities	(4,974)
Total purchase price	$ 13,456

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Quarterly Financial Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total net revenue	$ 1,105,828	$ 919,072	$ 797,428	$ 699,520	$ 1,071,853	$ 854,290	$ 710,595	$ 646,129	$ 3,521,848	$ 3,282,867	$ 3,305,802
Gross profit	387,951	367,532	285,039	262,212	375,810	315,472	237,547	225,845	1,302,734	1,154,674	1,113,999
Income from continuing operations	81,706	69,265	33,265	29,055	70,073	9,035	5,813	3,866	213,291	88,787	82,983
Discontinued operations, net of tax		4,847			(8,465)				4,847	(8,465)
Net income	$ 81,706	$ 74,112	$ 33,265	$ 29,055	$ 61,608	$ 9,035	$ 5,813	$ 3,866	$ 218,138	$ 80,322	$ 82,983
Basic per common share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$ 0.42	$ 0.35	$ 0.17	$ 0.15	$ 0.36	$ 0.05	$ 0.03	$ 0.02	$ 1.10	$ 0.46	$ 0.43
Discontinued operations		0.03			(0.04)				0.02	(0.04)
Basic net income per common share	0.42	0.38	0.17	0.15	0.32	0.05	0.03	0.02	1.12	0.42	0.43
Diluted per common share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	0.42	0.35	0.17	0.15	0.36	0.05	0.03	0.02	1.09	0.46	0.43
Discontinued operations		0.03			(0.04)				0.02	(0.04)
Diluted net income per common share	$ 0.42	$ 0.38	$ 0.17	$ 0.15	$ 0.32	$ 0.05	$ 0.03	$ 0.02	$ 1.11	$ 0.42	$ 0.43