Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Stock options, restricted stock awards and warrant
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average shares assuming dilution (diluted shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Diluted
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Stock options, restricted stock awards and warrant
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Primary Pension Plan
Benefits Plan Primary Plan [Member]
Benefits Plan Primary Plan [Member]
Supplemental Pension Plans
Benefits Supplemental Plan [Member]
Benefits Supplemental Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Real Estate and Other, Net [Abstract]
Real Estate and Other, Net [Abstract]
Real Estate and Other, Net
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component [Table Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity (Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity (Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Real Estate And Other Net [Member]
Real Estate And Other Net [Member]
Real estate and other, net [Member]
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Member]
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Member]
Income Tax Expense/ (Benefit) [Member]
Primary and Supplemental Pension Plans Total
United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Total Amortization Of Retirement Benefit Plans Net Of Tax [Member]
Total Amortization Of Retirement Benefit Plans Net Of Tax [Member]
Total Amortization Of Retirement Benefit Plans, Net Of Tax [Member]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Domain]
Investment [Domain]
SPG [Member]
SPG [Member]
SPG [Member]
CBL [Member]
CBL [Member]
CBL [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification adjustment for (gain)/loss on REITs included in net income/(loss), gross amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax
Tax (expense)/benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gain)/loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss included in net periodic benefit expense/(income), gross amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Amortization of actuarial (gain)/loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit, Net of Tax
Reclassification of net actuarial (gain)/loss recognized in net periodic benefit expense/(income) from a settlement, gross amount
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Settlement Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Gross Amount
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Settlement Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Gross Amount
Tax (expense)/benefit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total reclassifications
Total reclassifications
Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/ (loss)
Effect of New Accounting Standards [Abstract]
Effect of New Accounting Standards [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Name
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Name
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Salary progression rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Weighted-Average Actuarial Assumptions Used To Determine Expense [Member]
Weighted Average Actuarial Assumptions Used To Determine Expense [Member]
Weighted-Average Actuarial Assumptions Used To Determine Expense [Member]
Weighted Average Actuarial Assumptions Used To Determine Liability [Member]
Weighted Average Actuarial Assumptions Used To Determine Liability [Member]
Weighted Average Actuarial Assumptions Used To Determine Liability [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Types of Retirement and Other Benefits
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Target Allocation Ranges for Defined Benefit Plan Assets
Schedule of Target Allocation Ranges for Defined Benefit Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Target Allocation Ranges for Defined Benefit Plan Assets [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan Expense
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan Expense [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Expirations of statute
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance at end of year
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total
Long-term Debt
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Table]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Common stock Issued, par value per share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Sale of Common Stock, Price Per Share
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share
Net proceeds from common stock issued
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Shares held in 401(k) plan, including ESOP
Shares Held In Four Zero One K Plan Including Esop Shares
Shares held in 401(k) plan, including ESOP
Percent of shares held in 401(k) plan, including ESOP
Percent Of Shares Held In Four Zero One K Plan Including Esop Shares
Percent of shares held in 401(k) plan, including ESOP
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Common stock issued
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental cash flow information
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Income taxes received/(paid), net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Interest received/(paid), net
Interest Paid
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activity
Other Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Increase/(decrease) in other accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment
Increase/(decrease) in other accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment
Increase/(decrease) in other accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment
Financing costs withheld from proceeds of long-term debt
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction
Purchase of property and equipment and software through capital leases and a note payable
Liabilities Assumed
Issuance costs withheld from proceeds of common stock issued
Issuance costs withheld from proceeds of common stock issued
Issuance costs withheld from proceeds of common stock issued
Return of shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. previously acquired by the Company
Return of shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. previously acquired by the Company
Return of shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. previously acquired by the Company
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average expected option term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted-average expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Weighted-average expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Fair value assumptions, method used
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Method Used
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Supply Chain [Member]
Supply Chain [Member]
Supply Chain [Member]
Catalog and Catalog Outlet Stores [Member]
Exit Catalog Outlet Stores [Member]
Exit Catalog Outlet Stores [Member]
Home Office And Stores [Member]
Home Office And Stores [Member]
Home Office And Stores [Member]
Software and Systems [Member]
Software And Systems [Member]
Software and Systems [Member]
Store Fixtures [Member]
Store Fixtures [Member]
Store Fixtures [Member]
Management Transition [Member]
Management Transition [Member]
Management Transition [Member]
VERP [Member]
Verp [Member]
VERP [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Restructuring And Management Transition [Member]
Other Restructuring And Management Transition [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Sale Of Catalog Outlet Stores Assets And Inventory Net Book Value [Member]
Sale Of Catalog Outlet Stores Assets And Inventory Net Book Value [Member]
Sale Of Catalog Outlet Stores Assets And Inventory Net Book Value [Member]
Sale Of Catalog Outlet Stores Assets And Inventory Total Purchase Price [Member]
Sale Of Catalog Outlet Stores Assets And Inventory Total Purchase Price [Member]
Sale Of Catalog Outlet Stores Assets And Inventory Total Purchase Price [Member]
Loss On Sale Of Assets [Member]
Loss On Sale Of Assets [Member]
Loss On Sale Of Assets [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Consulting Fees [Member]
Consulting Fees [Member]
Consulting Fees [Member]
Enhanced Retirement Benefits [Member]
Enhanced Retirement Benefits [Member]
Enhanced Retirement Benefits [member]
Employee Termination Benefits [Member]
Termination Benefits [Member]
Termination Benefits [Member]
Curtailment [Member]
Curtailment [Member]
Curtailment [member]
Store Fixture Removal [Member]
Store Fixture Removal [Member]
Store Fixture Removal [Member]
Depreciation [Member]
Depreciation [Member]
Depreciation [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Former Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Former Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Former Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Other Management Transition [Member]
Other Management Transition [Member]
Other Management Transition [Member]
Verp Curtailment [Member]
Verp Curtailment [Member]
VERP Curtailment [Member]
Administrative Costs [Member]
Administrative Costs [Member]
Administrative Costs [Member]
Asset Impairments [Member]
Asset Impairments [Member]
Asset Impairments [Member]
Non-cash Charge [Member]
Noncash Charge [Member]
Noncash Charge [Member]
Departments [Axis]
Departments [Axis]
Departments [Axis]
Departments [Domain]
Departments [Domain]
[Domain] for Departments [Axis]
Prototype Department Store [Member]
Prototype Store Fixtures [Member]
Prototype Store Fixtures [Member]
Home Department [Member]
Home Department Store Fixtures [Member]
Home Department Store Fixtures [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition charges
Restructuring Charges
Cumulative charges incurred to date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Employee termination benefits
Severance Costs
Number of stores closed
Number of Stores
Number of officers
Number of Officers
Number of Officers
Officers' compensation, sign-on bonus
Officers' Compensation
Enhanced retirement benefits, number of employees eligible
Enhanced Retirement Benefits, Number of Employees Eligible
Enhanced Retirement Benefits, Number of Employees Eligible
Enhanced retirement benefits, number of employees accepted
Enhanced Retirement Benefits, Number of Employees Accepted
Enhanced Retirement Benefits, Number of Employees Accepted
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Reduction of plan benefits, employee age (post-age)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Reduction of Plan Benefits, Employee Age
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Reduction of Plan Benefits, Employee Age
Reduction of plan benefits (percent)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Reduction of Plan Benefits, Percentage
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Reduction of Plan Benefits, Percentage
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Supplemental pension and other postretirement benefit plan liabilities (Note 15)
Pension and Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Long-term portion of workers’ compensation and general liability insurance
Self Insurance Reserve, Noncurrent
Deferred developer/tenant allowances
Incentive from Lessor
Primary pension plan (Note 15)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Unrecognized tax benefits (Note 18)
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent
Restructuring and management transition (Note 16)
Restructuring and Management Transition Liability, Non-Current
Restructuring and Management Transition Liability, Non-Current
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Table]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Table]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Postretirement Benefits, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Postretirement Benefits, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Savings, Profit-Sharing and Stock Ownership Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Pension [Member]
Savings Plan - Noncontributory Retirement Account [Member]
Savings Plan - Noncontributory Retirement Account [Member]
Savings Plan - Noncontributory Retirement Account [Member]
Benefits Mirror Plan [Member]
Benefits Mirror Plan [Member]
Benefits Mirror Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan, Percent
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan, Percent
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan, Percent
Defined contribution plan, required age for employee eligibility
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Eligible to Participate, Employee Age
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Eligible to Participate, Employee Age
Defined contribution plan, service term required for matching contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Requisite Service Period
Defined Contribution Plan, Requisite Service Period
Defined contribution plan, service hours required for matching contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Requisite Service Period, Hours
Defined Contribution Plan, Requisite Service Period, Hours
Defined contribution plan, employer's matching contribution, percent of employees' contribution subject to plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Defined contribution plan, employee contribution subject to plan, percent of employees' gross pay
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Defined contribution plan, vesting period for matching contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Matching Contributions Vesting Period
Defined Contribution Plan, Matching Contributions Vesting Period
Defined contribution plan, annual contributions per employee (percent)
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent
Mirror Savings Plan, unamortized balance within accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Savings Plan – 401(k)
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized, 401(k)
The amount of the cost recognized during the period for the 401(k) defined contribution plan.
Savings Plan – retirement account
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized, Retirement Savings Plan
The amount of the cost recognized during the period for the retirement savings defined contribution plan.
Mirror Savings Plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized, Mirror Savings Plan
The amount of the cost recognized during the period for the Mirror Savings defined contribution plan.
Total
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Supplemental Retirement Program [Member]
Supplemental Retirement Program [Member]
Supplemental Retirement Program [Member]
Social Security Benefits [Member]
Social Security Benefits [Member]
Social Security Benefits [Member]
Primary Pension Plan and Benefit Restoration Plan [Member]
Primary Pension Plan and Benefit Restoration Plan [Member]
Primary Pension Plan and Benefit Restoration Plan [Member]
Benefit Restoration Plan [Member]
Benefit Restoration Plan [Member]
Benefit Restoration Plan [Member]
Employee retirement age
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Employee Retirement Age
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Employee Retirement Age
Employee retirement age for equal social security benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Employee Retirement Age for Equal Social Security Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Employee Retirement Age for Equal Social Security Benefits
Termination of company-paid term life insurance, employee age
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Termination of Company-paid Term Life Insurance, Employee Age
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Termination of Company-paid Term Life Insurance, Employee Age
Termination of employee-paid term life insurance, employee age
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Termination of Employee-paid Term Life Insurance, Employee Age
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Termination of Employee-paid Term Life Insurance, Employee Age
Special termination benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits
Curtailments charges
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Projected benefit obligation, period increase/(decrease)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease)
Effect of curtailments on projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Settlements and Curtailments on Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Balance at measurement date
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined benefit plan, description of plan amendment
Defined Benefit Plan, Description of Plan Amendment
Number of employees offered lump sum settlement
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Number of Employees Offered Lump Sum Settlement
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Number of Employees Offered Lump Sum Settlement
Number of employees that accepted lump sum settlement
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Number of Employees that Accepted Lump Sum Settlement
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Number of Employees that Accepted Lump Sum Settlement
Payments for lump sum settlement
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Lump Sum Settlement
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Lump Sum Settlement
Automatic lump sum settlement, maximum vested balance (less than)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Automatic Lump Sum Settlement, Maximum Vested Balance
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Automatic Lump Sum Settlement, Maximum Vested Balance
Funded status of plan percentage, description
Defined Benefit Plan Funded Status Of Plan Percentage
Defined Benefit Plan Funded Status Of Plan Percentages
Net Periodic Benefit Expense/(Income) [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Settlement expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
2013, Operating
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2014, Operating
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2015, Operating
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2016, Operating
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2017, Operating
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter, Operating
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Less: sublease payments, Operating
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals
Total minimum lease payments, Operating
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
2013, Capital
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2014, Capital
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
2015, Capital
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2016, Capital
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
2017, Capital
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Thereafter, Capital
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling after Year Five
Total minimum lease payments, Capital
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less: amounts representing interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Present value of net minimum lease obligations
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Federal income tax at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State and local income tax, less federal income tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
State valuation allowance, less federal income tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Tax benefit resulting from OCI allocation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, OCI Allocation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, OCI Allocation
Tax effect of dividends on ESOP shares
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Employee Stock Ownership Plan Dividend, Percent
Non-deductible management transition costs
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Other permanent differences and credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective tax rate for continuing operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Management Transition and Home Office and Stores Stock-Based Compensation [Member]
Management Transition And Home Office And Stores Stock Based Compensation [Member]
Management Transition and Home Office and Stores Stock-Based Compensation
Total stock-based compensation(1)
Share-based Compensation
Total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation arrangements
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Excluded stock-based compensation recorded in restructuring and management transition
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Cash and cash equivalents total [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash, benefit plan [Member]
Cash Benefit Plan [Member]
Cash in benefit plan assets.
Common collective trusts [Member]
Common Collective Trusts [Member]
Common collective trusts [Member]
Equity securities total [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity securities held within common collective trusts, domestic [Member]
Equity Securities Held Within Common Collective Trusts Domestic [Member]
Equity Securities Held Within Common Collective Trusts, Domestic [Member]
Equity securities held within common collective trusts, international [Member]
Equity Securities Held Within Common Collective Trusts International [Member]
Equity Securities Held Within Common Collective Trusts, International [Member]
Equity securities, domestic [Member]
Equity Securities Domestic [Member]
Equity Securities, domestic [Member]
Equity securities, international [Member]
Equity Securities International [Member]
Equity Securities, international [Member]
Private equity [Member]
Private Equity [Member]
Private equity in benefit plan assets.
Fixed income total [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt securities held within common collective trusts [Member]
Debt Securities Held Within Common Collective Trusts [Member]
Debt securities held within common collective trusts held in benefit plan assets
Corporate bonds [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Swaps [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Municipal bonds [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Mortgage backed securities [Member]
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Corporate loans [Member]
Corporate Note Securities [Member]
Government securities [Member]
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Other fixed income [Member]
Other Fixed Income [Member]
Other Fixed Income [Member]
Real estate total [Member]
Real Estate Total [Member]
Real Estate Total [Member]
Public REITs [Member]
Public Reits [Member]
Public REITs [Member]
Private real estate [Member]
Real Estate [Member]
Other Investments [Member]
Other Investments [Member]
Hedge Funds [Member]
Hedge Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Investments at fair value
Total investment assets at fair value
Defined Benefit Plans, Fair Value by Hierarchy Input
Represents summation of benefit plan assets by the established hierarchy input levels.
Investment liabilities at fair value
Investment Liabilities At Fair Value
Investment Liabilities At Fair Value
Total investment liabilities at fair value
Defined Benefit Plans Fair Value By Hierarchy Input Plan Investment Liabilities
Defined Benefit Plans Fair Value By Hierarchy Input Plan Investment Liabilities
Accounts payable, net
Accounts Payable, Benefit Plan Assets
This represents the accounts payable balance attributable to benefit plan assets at the measurement date.
Total net assets
Defined Benefit Plans Fair Value Net Assets
Defined Benefit Plans Fair Value Net Assets
Plan assets at fair value, description
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets at Fair Value, Valuation Techniques and Inputs
Exceeded 100% [Member]
Exceeded 100% [Member]
Exceeded 100% [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses [Member]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Funded status of the plan (percent)
Change in APBO
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Participant contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation
Actuarial loss/(gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefits (paid)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Change in fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Participant contributions
Company contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Actual return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets
Balance at measurement date
Funded status of the plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Current portion of pension plan liability accrued
Current Portion of Pension Plan Liability Accrued
Current Portion of Pension Plan Liability Accrued
Increase in funded status of plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Increase (Decrease) in Funded Status of Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Increase (Decrease) in Funded Status of Plan
Actual return on plan assets (percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets, Percent
The actual one-year return on plan assets at the measurement date.
Cumulative return on plan assets since inception (percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Cumulative Return on Plan Assets Since Inception, Percent
The cumulative return on plan assets since inception of the plan.
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, par value per share
Common stock, issued and outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Discontinued Brands Negative Effect [Member]
Discontinued Brands [Member]
Discontinued Brands [Member]
Store Impairment Charges [Member]
Store Impairment Charges [Member]
Store Impairment Charges [Member]
Impairment of Trade Name [Member]
Impairment of Trade Name [Member]
Impairment of Trade Name [Member]
Markdowns related to the alignment of inventory with our new strategy
Higher Markdowns And Merchandise Re Ticketing Costs Associated With Implementing New Pricing Strategy [Member]
Higher Markdowns and merchandise Re-Ticketing costs Associated with Implementing New Pricing Strategy [Member]
Write Off Of Operating Assets [Member]
Write Off Of Operating Assets [Member]
Write Off Of Operating Assets [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Total net sales
Revenue, Net
Gross margin
Gross Profit
SG&A expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Restructuring and management transition
Restructuring and management transition
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Also includes the costs of management transition compensation.
Net income/(loss)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share(4)
Change to income tax valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Sale of Non-operating Assets
Sale of Non-operating Assets
Sale of Non-operating Assets
Asset impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
Income tax expense/(benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Redemption Of REIT Units
Redemption Of REIT Units
Redemption Of REIT Units
Net gain on sale or redemption of non-operating assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Other Investments
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2019-2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Retirement Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Salary increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Narrative description of basis used to determine overall expected long-term rate-of-return on asset assumption
Defined Benefit Plan, Narrative Description of Basis Used to Determine Overall Expected Long-term Rate-of-Return on Assets Assumption
Assumptions used in calculations, description
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations, Narrative Description
Assumptions used calculating net periodic benefit cost, discount rate calculation, bond term
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate Calculation, Bond Term
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate Calculation, Bond Term
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-Term Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Schedule of Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees [Abstract]
Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees [Abstract]
Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Federal and foreign, Current
Current Federal and Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable income (loss) from continuing operations, plus applying the provisions of enacted foreign tax law to the foreign taxable income.
State and local, Current
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total, Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal and foreign, Deferred
Deferred Federal and Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the net change during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally enacted tax law, plus the net change during the period in the entity's foreign deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of applicable enacted tax laws of countries other than the country of domicile.
State and local, Deferred
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total, Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Unrealized gain/(loss) on REITs, gross amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax
Unrealized gain/(loss) on REITs, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Unrealized gain/(loss) on REITs, net amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for (gain)/loss on REITs included in net income/(loss), tax
Reclassification adjustment for (gain)/loss on REITs included in net income/(loss), net amount
Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period, gross amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period, net amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period, gross amount
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, before Tax
Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Plan Amendments, Tax Effect
Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period, net amount
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of net prior service (credit)/cost recognized in net income/(loss) from a curtailment, gross amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost From A Curtailment, Gross Amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost From A Curtailment, Gross Amount
Reclassification of net prior service (credit)/cost recognized in net income/(loss) from a curtailment, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost From A Curtailment, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost From A Curtailment, Tax
Reclassification of net prior service (credit)/cost recognized in net income/(loss) from a curtailment, net amount
Reclassification of net prior service (credit)/cost recognized in net income/(loss) from curtailment
Reclassification Of Net Prior Service Credit Cost Recognized In Net Income Loss From Curtailment
Reclassification of net actuarial (gain)/loss recognized in net periodic benefit expense/(income) from a settlement, tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Settlement Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Tax Amount
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Settlement Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Tax Amount
Reclassification of net actuarial (gain)/loss recognized in net periodic benefit expense/(income) from a settlement, net amount
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Settlement Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net Amount
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Settlement Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net Amount
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss included in net periodic benefit expense/(income), tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Tax
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss included in net periodic benefit expense/(income), net amount
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Net of Tax
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost included in net periodic benefit expense/(income), gross amount
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost included in net periodic benefit expense/(income), tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit, Tax
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost included in net periodic benefit expense, net amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), Deferred Tax Asset
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
REIT unit fair market value SPG
REIT Unit Fair Market Value
REIT Unit Fair Market Value Per Share
REIT units redeemed
REIT Units Redeemed
REIT Units Redeemed. Investent sold in period, marketable securities, shares
REIT unit cash price SPG
REIT Unit Cash Price
REIT Unit Cash Price Per Unit
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Store Assets [Member]
Store Assets [Member]
Store Assets [Member]
Continued in Operation [Member]
Continued in Operation [Member]
Continued in Operation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Store assets, Carrying Value
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Store assets, Significant Unobservable Inputs
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Store assets, Total Gains (Losses)
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Intangible asset, Carrying Value
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible asset, Significant Unobservable Inputs
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure
Intangible asset impairment
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Total, Carrying Value
Assets
Total, Significant Unobservable Inputs
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring
Total Gains (Losses)
Number of underperforming department stores
Long-term debt, including current maturities, Carrying Amount
Long-term debt, including current maturities, Fair Value
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Cost investment, Carrying Amount
Cost Method Investments
Cost method investments, reasons fair value estimate not practicable
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Reasons, Cost Method Investments
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Cost basis of REITs
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
REIT assets
Available-for-sale Securities
Merchandise inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Accrued vacation pay
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Compensated Absences
Gift Cards
Deferred Tax Assets,Tax Deferred Expense, Gift Cards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Gift Cards
Stock-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
State taxes
Deferred Tax Asset, State Taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, State Taxes
Workers' compensation/general liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Self Insurance
Accrued rent
Deferred Asset, Accrued Rent
Deferred Asset, Accrued Rent
Mirror savings plan
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Other
Pension and other retiree obligations
Deferred Tax Asset, Pension and Other Retiree Obligations
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects arising from the difference between tax and book pension expense, for pension and other retiree obligations.
Net operating loss carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Total
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Pension and other retiree obligations
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Pensions and Postretirement Obligations
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Pensions and Postretirement Obligations
Leveraged leases/tax benefit transfers
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Capitalized Advertising
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Other Capitalized Costs
Unrealized gain on REITs
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Gains on Available-for-Sale Securities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Gains on Available-for-Sale Securities
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Total net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Limitations on Use
Cooperative advertising vendor reimbursements
Cooperative Advertising Amount
Advertising costs
Marketing and Advertising Expense
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and management transition
Restructuring and management transition, non-cash
Non-cash amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Additionally, the non-cash costs associated with management transition.
Asset impairments and other charges
Asset impairments and other charges
Asset impairments and other charges
Net gain on sale or redemption of non-operating assets
Net gain on sale of operating assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Benefit plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Stock-based compensation
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Other comprehensive income tax benefits
Other Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit
Other Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Change in cash from:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Merchandise accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Current income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accrued expenses and other
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale or redemption of non-operating assets
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments
Acquisition
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Proceeds from sale of operating assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Cost investment, net
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Proceeds from joint venture cash distribution
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Payment on short-term borrowings
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Premium on early retirement of debt
Premium On Early Retirement Of Long Term Debt
Premium On Early Retirement Of Long Term Debt
Payments of capital leases and note payable
Payments of Capital Leases and Notes Payable
Payments of Capital Leases and Notes Payable
Payments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Dividends paid, common
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Stock repurchase program
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from issuance of stock warrant
Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Tax withholding payments for vested restricted stock
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Newly Authorized Shares [Member]
Newly Authorized Shares [Member]
Newly Authorized Shares [Member]
Reserved But Unissued Shares [Member]
Reserved But Unissued Shares [Member]
Reserved But Unissued Shares [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Equity Inducement Award Plan [Member]
Equity Inducement Award Plan [Member]
Equity Inducement Award Plan [Member]
Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Long-term incentive plan, shares reserved for future grants
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Long-term incentive plan, shares available for future grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Long-term incentive plan, description
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Description
Long-term incentive plan, award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Employee stock options, maximum term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Maximum Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Maximum Term
Stock options and restricted stock, percent of total outstanding stock
Share-Based Compensation, Options and Awards, Average of Total Outstanding Stock
Share-Based Compensation, Options and Awards, Average of Total Outstanding Stock
Unrecognized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Common stock, percentage increase upon exercise of all outstanding options
Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock, Increase Upon Exercise of All Outstanding Options
Share-Based Compensation, Common Stock, Percentage Increase Upon Exercise of All Outstanding Options
Stock options, weighted average grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized (years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Closing share price (in dollars per share)
Share Price
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Unrealized gain/(loss)
Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period
Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period
Reclassification of net prior service (credit)/cost from a curtailment
Reclassification of net actuarial (gain)/loss from a settlement
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss
Total comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Net Actuarial Gain/(Loss) [Member]
Net Actuarial Gain Loss [Member]
Net Actuarial Gain/(Loss) [Member]
Prior Service Credit/(Cost) [Member]
Prior Service Credit Cost [Member]
Prior Service Credit/(Cost) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on REITs, Net of Tax Amount
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Balance as of the beginning of the period
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Current period change, REITs
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Current period change, pension and postretirement benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Current period change, accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
Balance as of the end of the period
Real estate, cash and other [Member]
Real Estate Cash And Other [Member]
Real Estate Cash And Other [Member]
From Equities to Fixed Income [Member]
From Equities to Fixed Income [Member]
From Equities to Fixed Income [Member]
Target allocation minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum
Target allocation maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum
Actual plan asset allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Shift in target asset allocation percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Asset Allocation Percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Asset Allocation Percentage
Defined benefit plan, investment policies and strategies narrative description
Defined Benefit Plan, Investment Policies and Strategies Narrative Description
Defined benefit plan, risk management practices
Defined Benefit Plan, Risk Management Practices
Real Estate and Other, Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Federal, Foreign and State [Member]
Federal, Foreign and State [Member]
Federal, Foreign and State [Member]
Federal [Member]
Federal [Member]
Federal [Member]
State [Member]
State [Member]
State [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Actuarial Gains in Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Actuarial Gains, Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Actuarial Gains, Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Amortization of Certain Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Amortization Of Certain Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Amortization Of Certain Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance
Net tax expense (benefit)
Net operating loss carryforward
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Net deferred tax asset, operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Asset, Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Asset, Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforwards
Operating loss carryforwards and tax credits, potential offset to future ordinary taxable income
Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credits, Estimated Offset To Future Taxable Income
Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credits, Estimated Offset To Future Taxable Income
Amended rights agreement, stockholder ownership percentage, maximum
Stockholder Rights Agreement, Stockholder Ownership Percentage, Maximum
Stockholder Rights Agreement, Stockholder Ownership Percentage, Maximum
Amended rights agreement, Minimum stock ownership percentage by which stockholders are prevented from acquiring additional shares
Stockholder Rights Agreement, Prevent Significant Stockholders From Acquiring Additional Shares, Ownership Percentage, Minimum
Stockholder Rights Agreement, Prevent Significant Stockholders From Acquiring Additional Shares, Ownership Percentage, Minimum
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate if recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Benefit of federal tax deduction of state taxes
Reduction In Tax Provision Resulting From State Tax Settlement On Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Reduction In Tax Provision Resulting From State Tax Settlement On Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Significant decrease in unrecognized tax benefits, reasonably possible
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Accrued interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Earnings/(Loss) per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule Of Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Effect of New Accounting Standards
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Land
Land [Member]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Furniture and equipment
Furniture And Equipment [Member]
Furniture and equipment [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) [Table]
Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) [Table]
Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) [Table]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) [Table]
Number of stock purchase rights
Number of Stock Purchase Rights
Number of Stock Purchase Rights
Conversion ratio of right to share of preferred stock
Class of Warrant or Right, Conversion Ratio of Warrant or Right to Share of Stock
Class of Warrant or Right, Conversion Ratio of Warrant or Right to Share of Stock
Warrants, exercise price
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Stock purchase right, exercisable upon individual stock ownership percentage
Stock Purchase Right, Exercisable Upon Individual Stock Ownership Percentage
Stock Purchase Right, Exercisable Upon Individual Stock Ownership Percentage
Stock purchase right, dilution affecting stockholder ownership (percent)
Stock Purchase Right, Dilution Affecting Stockholder Ownership, Percentage
Stock Purchase Right, Dilution Affecting Stockholder Ownership, Percentage
Stockholders agreements
Stockholders Agreements
Stockholders Agreements
Leases
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Other current assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Other long-term liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Income Statement [Abstract]
Total net sales
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross margin
Operating expenses/(income):
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)
Pension
Depreciation and amortization
Real estate and other, net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income/(loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Net interest expense
Interest Expense
Income/(loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Net income/(loss)
Earnings/(loss) per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares – basic
Weighted average shares – diluted
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired indefinite-lived intangible asset
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Gift card liability, maximum term
Gift Card Liability, Maximum Term
Gift Card Liability, Maximum Term
Restructuring Reserve [Abstract]
Schedule Of Current And Cumulative Restructuring And Management Transition Charges
Schedule Of Current And Cumulative Restructuring And Management Transition Charges [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Current And Cumulative Restructuring And Management Transition Charges [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Management Transition Charges
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Sales of Goods
Revenue Recognition, Sales of Goods [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Sales of Services
Revenue Recognition, Sales of Services [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards
Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards [Policy Text Block]
Customer Loyalty Program
Revenue Recognition, Loyalty Programs [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Vendor Allowances
Cost of Sales, Vendor Allowances, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Cost, Expensed
Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Cooperative Advertising Programs
Cooperative Advertising Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings/(Loss) per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Merchandise Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized Software Costs
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of Long-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Exit or Disposal Activity Costs
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Retirement-Related Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Premium Paid [Member]
Premium Paid [Member]
Premium Paid [Member]
Reacquisition Costs [Member]
Reacquisition Costs [Member]
Reacquisition Costs [Member]
Unamortized Debt Issue Costs [Member]
Unamortized Debt Issue Costs [Member]
Unamortized Debt Issue Costs [Member]
9.0% notes, due 2012 [Member]
Notes Nine Percent Due2012 [Member]
Notes Nine Percent Due 2012 [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Interest rate in addition to LIBOR [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commencement of cash tender offer, date
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Start Date
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Tender offer per $1,000 principal amount of notes
Tender Offer per $1,000 Prinicipal Amount of Notes
Tender Offer per $1,000 Prinicipal Amount of Notes
Blocks of $1,000 prinicipal amount of notes for tender offer
Blocks of $1,000 Prinicipal Amount of Notes for Tender Offer
Blocks of $1,000 Prinicipal Amount of Notes for Tender Offer
Consent payment per $1,000 prinicipal amount of notes
Consent Payment per $1,000 Prinicipal Amount of Notes
Consent Payment per $1,000 Prinicipal Amount of Notes
Termination of cash tender offer, date
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, End Date
Extinguishment of debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Debt redemption, percentage of principal redeemed
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed
Early repayment of senior debt
Early Repayment of Senior Debt
Loss on extinguishment of debt
2013 Term Loan Facility, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
2013 Term Loan Facility, term
Debt Instrument, Term
2013 Term Loan Facility, basis spread on variable interest rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
2013 Term Loan Facility, required quarterly principal payment
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Payments of long-term debt
2013 Term Loan Facility guarantee and security
Debt Instrument, Collateral
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding stock options, beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Stock Options, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Stock Options, Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Stock Options, Forfeited/canceled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Outstanding stock options, ending balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Forfeited/canceled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, ending balance
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Stock Options, Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercisable
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Schedule of Rent Expense
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
5.65% Senior Notes Due 2020(1)
Senior Notes Five Point Six Five Percent Due2020 [Member]
Senior Notes Five Point Six Five Percent Due 2020
5.75% Senior Notes Due 2018(1)
Senior Notes Five Point Seven Five Percent Due2018 [Member]
5.75% Senior Notes Due 2018
6.375% Senior Notes Due 2036(1)
Senior Notes Six Point Three Seven Five Percent Due2036 [Member]
6.375% Senior Notes Due 2036
6.875% Medium-Term Notes Due 2015
Medium Term Notes Six Point Eight Seven Five Percent Due2015 [Member]
6.875% Medium-Term Notes Due 2015
6.9% Notes Due 2026
Notes Six Point Nine Percent Due2026 [Member]
6.9% Notes Due 2026
7.125% Debentures Due 2023
Debentures Seven Point One Two Five Percent Due2023 [Member]
7.125% Debentures Due 2023
7.4% Debentures Due 2037
Debentures Seven Point Four Percent Due2037 [Member]
7.4% Debentures Due 2037
7.625% Notes Due 2097
Notes Seven Point Six Two Five Percent Due2097 [Member]
7.625% Notes Due 2097
7.65% Debentures Due 2016
Debentures Seven Point Six Five Percent Due2016 [Member]
7.65% Debentures Due 2016
7.95% Debentures Due 2017
Debentures Seven Point Nine Five Percent Due2017 [Member]
7.95% Debentures Due 2017
Term Loan
Notes Nine Point Zero Percent Due2012 [Member]
Notes Nine Point Zero Percent Due 2012 [Member]
Total notes and debentures
Notes And Debentures Including Current Maturities [Member]
Notes and Debentures, including Current Maturities [Member]
Senior notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior notes
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Medium-term notes
Medium-term Notes
Notes payable
Notes Payable, Noncurrent
Debentures
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Term Loan
Secured Debt
Total notes and debentures
Less: current maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Weighted-average interest rate at year end
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Weighted-average maturity
Weighted-Average Maturity of Long-Term Debt
Weighted-Average Maturity of Long-Term Debt
Debt repurchase provision, percentage of outstanding principal
Debt Repurchase Provision, Percentage of Outstanding Principal
Debt Repurchase Provision, Percentage of Outstanding Principal
Debt repurchase provision, required beneficial ownership change
Debt Repurchase Provision, Required Beneficial Ownership Change
Debt Repurchase Provision, Required Beneficial Ownership Change
Minimum requisite consent of note holders for proposed amendments
Minimum Requisite Consent of Note Holders for Proposed Amendments
Minimum Requisite Consent of Note Holders for Proposed Amendments
Warrant [Member]
Warrant [Member]
Title of security warrants outstanding
Class of Warrant or Right, Title of Security Warrants or Rights Outstanding
Reason for issuing warrants to nonemployees
Class of Warrant or Right, Reason for Issuing to Nonemployees
Number of warrants sold
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Proceeds from sale of stock warrants
Sale price of warrants (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrants or Right, Sale Price of Warrants or Rights, Per Share
Class of Warrants or Right, Sale Price of Warrants or Rights, Per Share
Date warrants are exercisable
Class of Warrant or Right, Date from which Warrants or Rights Exercisable
Expected term
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected volatility
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected dividend yield
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Warrant purchase agreement, Monte Carlo Simulation, methodology and assumptions
Warrant Purchase Agreement Using Monte Carlo Simulation, Methodology and Assumptions
Warrant Purchase Agreement Using Monte Carlo Simulation, Methodology and Assumptions
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
2013 Credit Facility [Member]
2013 Credit Facility [Member]
2013 Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility, Borrowing Restrictions by Account Balance [Axis]
Credit Facility, Borrowing Restrictions by Account Balance [Axis]
Credit Facility, Borrowing Restrictions by Account Balance [Axis]
Credit Facility, Borrowing Restrictions by Account Balance [Domain]
Credit Facility, Borrowing Restrictions by Account Balance [Domain]
[Domain] for Credit Facility, Borrowing Restrictions by Account Balance [Axis]
Eligible Accounts Receivable [Member]
Eligible accounts receivable [Member]
Eligible accounts receivable [Member]
Eligible Credit Card Receivables [Member]
Eligible credit card receivables [Member]
Eligible credit card receivables [Member]
Liquidation Value of Inventory, Net of Reserves [Member]
Liquidation value of inventory, net of reserves [Member]
Liquidation value of inventory, net of reserves [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Domestic Line of Credit [Member]
Domestic Line of Credit [Member]
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2013 Credit Facility, Initiation Date
Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date
2013 Credit Facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
2013 Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
2013 Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Trade Purchases
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Trade Purchases
2013 Credit Facility, accordion Feature That Potentially Increases Credit Facility Limit
Accordian Feature That Potentially Increases Credit Facility Limit
Accordian Feature That Potentially Increases Credit Facility Limit
2013 Credit Facility, borrowing base components
Borrowing Base Components
Borrowing Base Components
2013 Credit Facility, availability component, dollars, threshold for fixed charge coverage ratio
Availibility component, dollars, threshold for fixed charge coverage ratio
Availibility component, dollars, threshold for fixed charge coverage ratio
2013 Credit Facility, availability component, percentage, threshold for fixed charge coverage ratio
Availibility component, percentage, threshold for fixed charge coverage ratio
Availibility component, percentage, threshold for fixed charge coverage ratio
2013 Credit Facility, period under threshold for fixed charge coverage ratio (at least)
Debt Covenant, Period Under Threshold for Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Debt Covenant, Period Under Threshold for Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
2013 Credit Facility, fixed charge coverage ratio
Debt Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Debt Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
2013 Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Repayments of borrowings under 2013 Credit Facility
Short-term borrowings under 2013 Credit Facility
Line of Credit, Current
2013 Credit Facility, basis spread on variable interest rate
2013 Credit Facility, description
Line of Credit Facility, Description
2013 Credit Facility, borrowing capacity, description
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Description
2013 Credit Facility, total standby and import letters of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
2013 Credit Facility, interest rate at period end
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
2013 Credit Facility, commitment fee percentage on unused capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
2013 Credit Facility, maximum borrowing capacity less amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, maximum borrowing capacity less amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, maximum borrowing capacity less amount outstanding
2013 Credit Facility, remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash in banks and in transit
Cash
Cash short-term investments
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Merchandise inventory
Inventory, Net
Income tax receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Deferred taxes
Prepaid expenses and other
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment
Prepaid pension
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Merchandise accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Short-term borrowings
Current portion of capital leases and note payable
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Current maturities of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term capital leases and note payable
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term debt
Deferred taxes
Other liabilities
Total Liabilities
Liabilities
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock(1)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Restructuring and Management Transition
Restructuring and Management Transition Charges [Text Block]
Restructuring and Management Transition Charges Text Block
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of finite-lived intangible assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
REITs
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities, Noncurrent
Capitalized software, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Intangible assets, net (Note 4)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Cost investment (Note 9 and Note 16)
Debt issuance costs, net
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Other
Other, Other Assets
Other, other assets
Total
Time-Based Stock Awards [Member]
Time-Based Stock Awards [Member]
Time-Based Stock Awards [Member]
Performance-Based Stock Awards [Member]
Performance-Based Stock Awards [Member]
Performance-Based Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested Stock Awards, beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted, Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested, Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited/canceled, Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-vested Stock Awards, ending balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value(1) [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value(1) [Roll Forward]
Non-vested Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, beginning of year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited/canceled, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, end of year
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Data processing equipment and other personal property [Member]
Data Processing Equipment [Member]
Data Processing Equipment [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Operating leases, description
Operating Leases, Real Property, Expiration and Renewal, Description
Operating Leases, Real Property, Expiration and Renewal, Description
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
SPG Reit Unit [Member]
Spg Reit Unit [Member]
SPG Reit Unit Member
CBL Reit Share [Member]
Cbl Reit Share [Member]
CBL Reit Share Member
Leveraged Lease Assets [Member]
Leveraged Lease Assets [Member]
Leveraged Lease Assets [Member]
Non-operating assets [Member]
nonoperating assets [Member]
nonoperating assets [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of joint ventures sold
Number of Joint Ventures
Number of Joint Ventures
Sale or Redemption of Simon Property Group, L.P. (SPG) REIT units
Sale of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) REIT shares
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains
Sale of leveraged lease assets
Sale Of Leveraged Lease Assets
Sale Of Leveraged Lease Assets
Sale of investments in joint ventures
Sale of investments in joint ventures
Sale Of Investments In Joint Ventures
Sale of non-operating assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Net gain on sale or redemption of non-operating assets
Dividend income from REITs
Interest and Dividend Income, Securities, Operating
Investment income from joint ventures
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net gain from sale of operating assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Assets
Store impairments
Intangible asset impairment
Operating asset impairments
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale, Amount of Impairment Loss
Other
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Real estate and other (income)/expense, net
Redemption of Simon Property Group, L.P. (SPG) REIT units
REIT unit cash price SPG
Proceeds from sale of REITs net of fees
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Gain on sale of REIT securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
REIT unit fair market value SPG
Investment owned SPG, shares
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares
REIT share cash price CBL
REIT Share Cash Price
REIT Share Cash Price
Proceeds from sale of leveraged lease investments net of fees
Payments For Proceeds From Leveraged Lease Investments Net Of Fees
Payments For Proceeds From Leveraged Lease Investments Net Of Fees
Leveraged lease investments (Note 17)
Leveraged Lease Investment
Proceeds from divestiture of interest in joint venture
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Joint Venture
Real Estate Investments, joint ventures
Real Estate Investments, Joint Ventures
Number of properties sold
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments
Area of Land
Area of Land
Net book value of building sold
Net Book Value Of Building Sold
Net Book Value Of Building Sold
Proceeds from sale of buildings
Proceeds from Sale of Buildings
Book value leasehold interest
Book value leasehold interest
Book Value Leasehold Interest
Number of stores
Schedule of Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchased and Retired, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired, Value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Share Repurchase Program, Average Share Price
Share Repurchase Program, Average Share Price
Average price paid for the purchase of the targeted number of shares, determined by an average market price over a fixed period of time.
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Number of hedge fund managers (more than)
Number of Hedge Fund Managers
Number of Hedge Fund Managers
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Transfers, net
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers, Net
Realized gains
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Unrealized gains/(losses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Unrealized Gains (Losses) During Period
Defined Benefit Plan, Unrealized Gains (Losses) During Period
Purchases and issuances
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases, Issuances
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases, Issuances for benefit plan.
Sales, maturities and settlements
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales, Maturities, Settlements
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales, Maturities, Settlements
Balance, end of year
Nature of Operations
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Number of states in which entity operates
Number of States in which Entity Operates
State of incorporation
Entity Incorporation, State Country Name
Year incorporated
Year Founded
Total [Member]
Total [Member]
Total [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and management transition liability, beginning balance
Restructuring Reserve
Charges
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Non-cash
Restructuring and management transition liability, ending balance
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Table]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Table]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Table]
Components of Rent Expense [Axis]
Components of Rent Expense [Axis]
Components of Rent Expense
Rent Expense [Domain]
Rent Expense [Domain]
Rent Expense
Real property base rent and straight-lined step rent expense [Member]
Real Property Base Rent And Straight Lined Step Rent Expense [Member]
Real property base rent and straight-lined step rent expense
Real property contingent rent expense (based on sales) [Member]
Real Property Contingent Rent Expense Based On Sales [Member]
Real property contingent rent expense (based on sales)
Personal property rent expense [Member]
Personal Property Rent Expense [Member]
Personal property rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Table]
Real/personal property, rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals
Real property contingent rent expense (based on sales)
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals
Total rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Less: sublease income
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals
Net rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Net loss/(gain)
Prior service cost/(credit)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, before Tax, Total
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Reinvested Earnings/(Loss) [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares balance as of the beginning of the period
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Dividends declared, common
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Stock warrant issued
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued
Common stock repurchased and retired
Common stock repurchased and retired, shares
Common stock issued, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Stock-based compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Option Exercised and Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Option Exercised and Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Stock Options Exercised and Restricted Stock Grants
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Stock Options Exercised and Restricted Stock Grants
Shares balance as of the end of the period
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Proceeds Received from Share-based Payment Awards
Schedule of Cash Proceeds Received from Share-based Payment Awards [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Long-Term Debt Financial Covenant
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Stock awards [Member]
Stock Awards [Member]
Stock Awards
Stock awards vested in period, aggregate market value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Stock awards, aggregate grant date fair value
Share-Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value
Credit Facility
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Accrued salaries, vacation and bonus
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Customer gift cards
Gift Card Liability, Current
Taxes other than income taxes
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Occupancy and rent-related
Accrued Rent, Current
Interest
Interest Payable, Current
Advertising
Accrued Advertising, Current
Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability insurance
Self Insurance Reserve, Current
Restructuring and management transition (Note 16)
Restructuring and Management Transition Liability, Current
Restructuring and Management Transition Liability, Current
Current portion of retirement plan liabilities (Note 15)
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Capital expenditures
Capital expenditures payable
Capital expenditures payable
Unrecognized tax benefits (Note 18)
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Current
Other
Other, other accounts payable and accrued expenses
Other, other accounts payable and accrued expenses
Total
REIT Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Assets Measured on a Non-recurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Other Financial Instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Liz Claiborne - Asset Purchase Agreement [Member]
Liz Claiborne [Member]
Liz Claiborne [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Description of acquired entity
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity
Reason for business combination
Business Combination, Reason for Business Combination
Business Combination, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Effective date of acquisition
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition
Date of acquisition agreement
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement
Business Combination, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Purchase price allocation, methodology
Business Combination, Purchase Price Methodology, Description
Business Combination, Purchase Price Methodology, Description
Purchase price allocation, status
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Description
Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
Capital Contribution Guarantee [Member]
Capital Contribution Guarantee [Member]
Capital Contribution Guarantee [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
J.C.Penney Direct Marketing Services, Inc. [Member]
J C Penney Direct Marketing Services Inc [Member]
J.C.Penney Direct Marketing Services, Inc. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate Potential Environmental Liabilities Minimum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
Estimate Potential Environmental Liabilities Maximum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Recorded Best Estimate
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Guarantor Obligations, Origin and Purpose
Guarantor Obligations, Origin and Purpose
Guarantor Obligations, Triggering Event
Guarantor Obligations, Triggering Event
Maximum Exposure of Guarantee
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Number of leases
Assigned Leases on Sold Outlet Store Locations
Assigned Leases on Sold Outlet Store Locations
Guarantor Obligations, Term
Guarantor Obligations, Term
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings/(Loss) per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Antidilutive common stock
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]