Leases [Abstract] Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] Lease Term and Discount Rate [Table Text Block] Lease Term and Discount Rate [Table Text Block] Lease Term and Discount Rate [Table Text Block] Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract] Leases, Other Information [Table Text Block] Leases, Other Information [Table Text Block] Lease, Cost [Table Text Block] Lease, Cost [Table Text Block] Operating and Finance Lease Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Operating and Finance Lease Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Operating and Finance Lease Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Lessee, Operating and Finance Lease, Maturity - ASC840 [Table Text Block] Lessee, Operating and Finance Lease, Maturity - ASC840 [Table Text Block] Lessee, Operating and Finance Lease, Maturity - ASC840 [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Line of Credit Facility [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] LIBOR Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base LIBOR [Member] The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. JP Morgan's base rate Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base J P Morgan [Member] The prime interest rate (the interest rate charged by JP Morgan to their most creditworthy customers) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Credit agreement Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Payments of Financing Costs Payments of Financing Costs Minimum Coverage Ratio Under Credit Facility Minimum Coverage Ratio Under Credit Facility The minimum coverage ratio under the credit facility, as defined in the credit agreement. Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Expansion Option Line of Credit Facility, Expansion Option Line of Credit Facility, Expansion Option Reference rate Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Percentage points added to reference rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Interest rate at end of period (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Limit on availability for borrowings and letter of credit obligations, expressed as a percentage of inventory of certain subsidiaries Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity as Percentage of Inventory The maximum percentage of inventory of certain Company subsidiaries used to determine amount available for borrowings and letter of credit obligations under the credit agreement. Availability for borrowings and letter of credit obligations Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Other short-term borrowings Line of Credit, Current Letters of credit issued Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Unutilized credit facility borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Maximum Leverage Ratio Under Credit Facility Maximum Leverage Ratio Under Credit Facility The maximum leverage ratio under the credit facility, as defined in the credit facility agreement. Minimum line of credit availability for no financial covenant requirements Line of Credit Facility, Line of Credit Availability for No Covenant Requirements Represents the line of credit availability for the entity to have no financial covenant requirements. Annual commitment fee (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Outstanding letters of credit under the Company's revolving credit facility Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from Contracts with Customers Service charges and other income Service Charges and Other Income Includes income generated through a long-term marketing and servicing alliance with a consumer financing company, rental income, shipping and handling fees, gift card breakage, lease income on leased departments and other miscellaneous income. Total net sales, service charges and other income Revenues Cost of sales Cost of Revenue Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, General and Administrative Expense Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Rentals Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Interest Expense Interest Expense Other expense Other expense Other expense (Gain) loss on disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income on and equity in earnings of joint ventures Income on and Equity in Losses of Joint Ventures The entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investees (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) which are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Such amounts typically reflect adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. This item also includes the portion of the distribution from joint ventures representing a return of capital in excess of the carrying value of the joint venture. Net Income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Earnings per share: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Gain on Disposal of Assets Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Significant Accounting Policies Updates [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies Updates [Abstract] Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block] Private Label Card Revenue Private Label Card Revenue The entity's share of revenue from private label credit cards which are owned and managed by an outside entity. Original term of Wells Fargo Alliance Original term of Wells Fargo Alliance Original term (in years) of Wells Fargo Alliance which began November 2014 Construction Contract Construction Contract The typical term for CDI construction contracts. Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net Income Other comprehensive income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments (net of tax of $0 and$32, respectively) Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax Reclassification due to the adoption of ASU No. 2018-02 Reclassification due to the adoption of ASU No. 2018-02 Reclassification due to the adoption of ASU No. 2018-02 Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("AOCL") -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [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] Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Amortization of actuarial losses Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss) Plan curtailment gain Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans for Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments before Tax Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for recognized curtailment gain (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Income before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of joint ventures Income tax expense Net Income Net Actuarial Loss less than 10 percent of PBO Net Actuarial Loss less than 10 percent of PBO Net Actuarial Loss less than 10 percent of PBO Statement [Table] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Treasury Stock, Common [Member] Treasury Stock, Common [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-16 and ASU 2018-02 Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-16 and ASU 2018-02 Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-16 and ASU 2018-02 Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax Purchase of 246,158 and 478,403 shares during the three months ended May 4, 2019 and May 5, 2018, respectively Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Cash dividends declared: Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract] Common Stock, $0.10 and $0.10 per share for the three months ended May 4, 2019 and May 5, 2018, respectively Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Balance Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block] Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] Recently Issued Accounting Standards Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block] Summary of reclassifications from AOCL Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of changes in AOCL by component (net of tax) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Contract Liabilities - Retail [Table Text Block] Schedule of Contract Liabilities - Retail [Table Text Block] Schedule of Contract Liabilities - Retail [Table Text Block] Schedule of AR, Contract Assets and Liabilities - Construction [Table Text Block] Schedule of AR, Contract Assets and Liabilities - Construction [Table Text Block] Schedule of AR, Contract Assets and Liabilities - Construction [Table Text Block] Schedule of Entity Wide Information Percentage of Revenue from External Customers by Product and Segment [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of entity-wide percentage of revenues from external customers for each product and segment. Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract] CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract] Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Joint venture through equity method investment and gain on disposal of assets Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts receivable Receivables, Net, Current Merchandise inventories Retail Related Inventory, Merchandise Income Taxes Receivable, Current Income Taxes Receivable, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $2,259,145, $2,227,860 and $2,583,199, respectively) Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Current portion of finance lease liabilities Capital Lease Obligations, Current Operating Lease, Liability, Current Operating Lease, Liability, Current Other Short-term Borrowings Other Short-term Borrowings Accrued Income Taxes, Current Accrued Income Taxes, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Finance lease liabilities Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Subordinated debentures Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust, Noncurrent Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Less treasury stock, at cost Treasury Stock, Value Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Operating Lease Assets, at Adoption Operating Lease Assets, at Adoption Operating Lease Assets, at Adoption accumulated amortization finance leases accumulated amortization finance leases accumulated amortization finance leases Operating Lease, Payments Operating Lease, Payments Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year Lease Liability, Payments due remainder of year Lease Liability, Payments due remainder of year Lease Liability, Payments due remainder of year Short-term Lease, Cost Short-term Lease, Cost Operating Lease, Expense Operating Lease, Expense Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Right-of-Use Assets, Total Right-of-Use Assets, Total Right-of-Use Assets, Total Finance Lease, Liability Finance Lease, Liability Finance Lease, Liability, Current Finance Lease, Liability, Current Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Finance Lease, Interest Expense Finance Lease, Interest Expense Net Lease Cost Net Lease Cost Net Lease Cost Variable Lease, Cost Variable Lease, Cost Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two Lease Liability, Payments Due Year Two Lease Liability, Payments Due Year Two Lease Liability, Payments Due Year Two Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three Lease Liability, Payments Due Year 3 Lease Liability, Payments Due Year 3 Lease Liability, Payments Due Year 3 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four Lease Liability, Payments Due Year Four Lease Liability, Payments Due Year Four Lease Liability, Payments Due Year Four Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Four Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five Lease Liability, Payments Due Year 5 Lease Liability, Payments Due Year 5 Lease Liability, Payments Due Year 5 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five Lease Liability, Payments Due After Year Five Lease Liability, Payments Due After Year Five Lease Liability, Payments Due After Year Five Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Lease Liability, Payments Due Lease Liability, Payments Due Lease Liability, Payments Due Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Lease Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Lease Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Lease Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability Finance Lease, Principal Payments Finance Lease, Principal Payments Operating Lease Liabilities, at Adoption Operating Lease Liabilities, at Adoption Operating Lease Liabilities, at Adoption Lease Liabilities, Total Lease Liabilities, Total Lease Liabilities, Total Operating Lease, Liability Operating Lease, Liability Document and Entity Information -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Statement [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Stock Class A Common Class A [Member] Common Stock Class B Common Class B [Member] Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Earnings Per Share Data Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Long-term debt Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Net Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Net Maturity of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Net interest and debt expense Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract] Schedule of components of net periodic benefit costs Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Business Segments Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Tax benefits related to the Tax Act Tax benefits related to the Tax Act Tax benefits related to the Tax Act Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Stock-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain] Industry Sector [Axis] Industry Sector [Axis] Industry Sector [Domain] Industry Sector [Domain] Investment Objective [Axis] Investment Objective [Axis] Investment Objective [Domain] Investment Objective [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax Employer contributions to pension plan Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer Components of net periodic benefit costs: Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract] Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Net actuarial loss Net periodic benefit costs Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Remainder of Year Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Plan Payments Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Plan Payments Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Beginning balance Other comprehensive income before reclassifications Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Amounts reclassified from AOCL Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Reclassification due to the adoption of ASU No. 2018-02 Net other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Ending balance Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Total dilutive and potentially dilutive securities outstanding (in shares) Dilutive And Potentially Dilutive Securities The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Also, the number of shares of preferred stocks, other dilutive securities or potentially dilutive securities that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Schedule of Share Repurchase Program Activity [Abstract] Schedule of Share Repurchase Program Activity [Abstract] Stock Repurchase Programs Treasury Stock [Text Block] Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Amount of shares repurchased Average price of shares repurchased (in dollars per share) Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Repurchase of common stock remaining authorization Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("AOCL") Disclosure of Reclassification Amount [Text Block] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Sale of investment Sale of Investment [Member] Represents details pertaining to the sale of investments. Sale of retail store location Retail Store Location [Member] Represents details pertaining to sale of assets of a former retail store location. Gain on disposal of assets Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Proceeds from disposal of assets Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities Gain on disposal of assets Number of former retail stores sold Number of Former Retail Store Locations Sold Represents entity's number of former retail store locations sold during the period. Proceeds from disposal of assets and proceeds from insurance Proceeds from disposal of assets and proceeds from insurance Proceeds from disposal of assets and proceeds from insurance Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Insured Event, Gain (Loss) Insured Event, Gain (Loss) Gain on disposal of assets, excluding insurance gain Gain on disposal of assets, excluding insurance gain Gain on disposal of assets, excluding insurance gain Depreciation and amortization of property and other deferred costs Depreciation and amortization of property and other deferred costs Depreciation and amortization of property and other deferred costs Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Increase in merchandise inventories Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories Decrease (increase) in other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets Increase in other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Increase in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities Increase in income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Income Taxes Including Deferred Tax Liabilities The net change during the period in the amount of cash payments due to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings and the net change during the reporting period in temporary differences that results from income (loss) that is recognized for accounting purposes but not for tax purposes and vice versa. Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Investing Activities Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Investing Activities Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital Decrease in restricted cash Decrease in Restricted Cash Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Cash dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Non-cash transactions: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Accrued capital expenditures Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Accrued treasury stock purchases Accrued treasury stock purchases Accrued treasury stock purchases Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Stock Issued Stock Issued Insurance Recovery Insurance Recovery Insurance Recovery New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value of Assets Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Carrying value Reported Value Measurement [Member] Fair value disclosures Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Long-term debt, including current portion, fair value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Long-term debt, including current portion Long-term Debt Long-lived assets held for use Assets Held for Use Long Lived Fair Value Disclosure Represents the fair value of long-lived assets that are held for use. Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Revolving Credit Agreement Line of Credit Facilities Disclosure [Text Block] Represents entire disclosure of short-term or long-term contractual arrangements with lenders, including letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdown's on the line. Stock options granted during period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Total stock options outstanding (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, construction segment Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, construction segment Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, construction segment Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, construction segment Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, construction segment Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, construction segment Accounts Receivable, Construction Segment Accounts Receivable, Construction Segment Accounts Receivable, Construction Segment Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount Revenue Recognized, previously recorded in Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings Revenue Recognized, previously recorded in Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings Revenue Recognized, previously recorded in Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings Contract with Customer, Liability Contract with Customer, Liability Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Product and Service [Domain] Cosmetics [Member] Cosmetics [Member] Represents details pertaining to cosmetics, a major product line of the entity. Ladies Apparel [Member] Ladies Apparel [Member] Represents details pertaining to ladies' apparel, a major product line of the entity. Ladies Accessories and Lingerie [Member] Ladies Accessories and Lingerie [Member] Represents details pertaining to ladies' accessories and lingerie, a major product line of the entity. Juniors and Children's Apparel [Member] Juniors and Children's Apparel [Member] Represents details pertaining to juniors' and children's apparel, a major product line of the entity. Mens Apparel and Accessories [Member] Mens Apparel and Accessories [Member] Represents details pertaining to men's apparel and accessories, a major product line of the entity. Shoes [Member] Shoes [Member] Represents details pertaining to shoes, a major product line of the entity. Home and Furniture [Member] Home and Furniture [Member] Represents details pertaining to home and furniture, a major product line of the entity. Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Retail operations Retail Operations [Member] Represents details pertaining to the Retail Operations segment of the entity. Construction Construction [Member] Business Segments Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Concentration Risk, Percentage Concentration Risk, Percentage Number of Reportable Segments Number of Reportable Segments Number of store formats Number of Store Formats Represents the number of store formats across all stores. Gross profit Gross Profit Interest and debt expense (income), net Interest Income (Expense), Net Income before income taxes Total assets Schedule of Repurchase Agreements [Table Text Block] Schedule of Repurchase Agreements [Table Text Block] Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments, tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]