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Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 28, 2012
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Mar. 19, 2012
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Jul. 30, 2011
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| Document Information [Line Items] | |||
| Entity Registrant Name | EXPRESS, INC. | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001483510 | ||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --01-28 | ||
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
| Document Type | 10-K | ||
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 28, 2012 | ||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q4 | ||
| Amendment Flag | false | ||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 89,009,552 | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 1,425,254,541 |