10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 

FORM 10-Q 

(Mark One)

[X]	Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934  For the quarterly period endedOctober 31, 2015
[  ]	Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934  For the transition period from  _____________  to  _____________

Commission file number: 1-2191 

CALERES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	43-0197190 (IRS Employer Identification Number)
8300 Maryland Avenue St. Louis, Missouri (Address of principal executive offices)	63105 (Zip Code)
(314) 854-4000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes  þ    No¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes  þ   No¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer þ	Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨	Smaller reporting company ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 

Yes  ¨    Noþ

As ofNovember 27, 2015, 43,697,171 common shares were outstanding.

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CALERES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
	(Unaudited)
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			January 31, 2015
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	86,298		$	39,080		$	67,403
Receivables, net	148,192			138,217			136,646
Inventories, net	544,341			567,777			543,103
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,815			37,845			43,744
Total current assets	819,646			782,919			790,896
Other assets	145,377			139,878			141,586
Goodwill	13,954			13,954			13,954
Intangible assets, net	117,864			121,820			120,633
Property and equipment	455,038			439,166			438,696
Allowance for depreciation	(291,596		)	(287,877		)	(288,953		)
Net property and equipment	163,442			151,289			149,743
Total assets	$	1,260,283		$	1,209,860		$	1,216,812
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	$	—		$	14,000		$	—
Trade accounts payable	200,251			203,062			215,921
Other accrued expenses	175,649			172,077			181,162
Total current liabilities	375,900			389,139			397,083
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	200,000			199,150			199,197
Deferred rent	43,231			37,571			39,742
Other liabilities	39,297			42,983			39,168
Total other liabilities	282,528			279,704			278,107
Equity
Common stock	437			437			437
Additional paid-in capital	137,927			138,682			138,957
Accumulated other comprehensive income	2,961			15,511			2,712
Retained earnings	459,678			385,624			398,804
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	601,003			540,254			540,910
Noncontrolling interests	852			763			712
Total equity	601,855			541,017			541,622
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,260,283		$	1,209,860		$	1,216,812

See notes tocondensedconsolidated financial statements.

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CALERES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
	(Unaudited)
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands, except per share amounts)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Net sales	$	728,639		$	729,277		$	1,968,756		$	1,956,316
Cost of goods sold	440,205			438,547			1,169,001			1,163,603
Gross profit	288,434			290,730			799,755			792,713
Selling and administrative expenses	236,211			237,517			681,462			679,472
Operating earnings	52,223			53,213			118,293			113,241
Interest expense	(4,136		)	(5,207		)	(12,944		)	(15,637		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,961		)	—			(10,651		)	—
Interest income	224			109			766			294
Earnings before income taxes	46,350			48,115			95,464			97,898
Income tax provision	(12,358		)	(14,878		)	(25,218		)	(31,146		)
Net earnings	33,992			33,237			70,246			66,752
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	9			124			177			146
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	33,983		$	33,113		$	70,069		$	66,606
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$	0.78		$	0.76		$	1.60		$	1.53
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$	0.78		$	0.75		$	1.59		$	1.52
Dividends per common share	$	0.07		$	0.07		$	0.21		$	0.21

See notes tocondensedconsolidated financial statements.

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CALERES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	(Unaudited)
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Net earnings	$	33,992		$	33,237		$	70,246		$	66,752
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	348			(1,159		)	791			(28		)
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments	(230		)	(28		)	(688		)	(84		)
Derivative financial instruments	(184		)	57			146			(1,053		)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(66		)	(1,130		)	249			(1,165		)
Comprehensive income	33,926			32,107			70,495			65,587
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(31		)	93			140			100
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	33,957		$	32,014		$	70,355		$	65,487

See notes tocondensedconsolidated financial statements.

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CALERES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	(Unaudited)
	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Operating Activities
Net earnings	$	70,246		$	66,752
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	26,452			26,034
Amortization of capitalized software	9,118			9,548
Amortization of intangible assets	2,769			2,963
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount	873			1,885
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	10,651			—
Share-based compensation expense	5,448			4,568
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	(3,049		)	(2,482		)
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment	(2,203		)	1,400
Impairment charges for property and equipment	1,479			1,248
Deferred rent	3,489			(1,022		)
Provision for doubtful accounts	362			298
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of dispositions:
Receivables	(11,848		)	(9,328		)
Inventories	(1,882		)	(20,241		)
Prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets	(12,212		)	(1,201		)
Trade accounts payable	(15,593		)	(23,661		)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(2,188		)	14,376
Other, net	2,138			(2,635		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	84,050			68,502
Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(47,344		)	(36,531		)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	7,433			—
Capitalized software	(5,422		)	(3,849		)
Acquisition of trademarks	—			(65,065		)
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliate	—			(7,000		)
Net cash used for investing activities	(45,333		)	(112,445		)
Financing Activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	117,000			741,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(117,000		)	(734,000		)
Proceeds from issuance of 2023 senior notes	200,000			—
Redemption of 2019 senior notes	(200,000		)	—
Debt issuance costs	(3,650		)	—
Dividends paid	(9,195		)	(9,173		)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(4,921		)	—
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,606		)	237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,049			2,482
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	(19,323		)	546
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(499		)	(69		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	18,895			(43,466		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	67,403			82,546
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	86,298		$	39,080

See notes tocondensedconsolidated financial statements.

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CALERES, INC. 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and reflect all adjustments and accruals of a normal recurring nature, which management believes are necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows of Caleres, Inc. (the "Company"). These statements, however, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. 

The Company’s business is seasonal in nature due to consumer spending patterns, with higher back-to-school and Christmas holiday season sales. Traditionally, the third fiscal quarter accounts for a substantial portion of the Company’s earnings for the year. Interim results may not necessarily be indicative of results which may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole. 

Certain prior period amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not affect net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. 

For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015.

Note 2 Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).  The ASU supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition.  The standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized, based upon the core principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The ASU also requires additional disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.   In August 2015, the FASB subsequently issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Deferral of the Effective Date, that resulted in a one year deferral of ASU 2014-09 for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires debt issuance costs to be presented as a direct deduction from the associated debt liability in the balance sheet, consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. The amortization of debt issuance costs will continue to be reported as interest expense in the statement of earnings. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by ASU 2015-03. In August 2015, the FASB subsequently issued ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated With Line-of-Credit Arrangements: Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting, to clarify that debt issuance costs associated with a revolving line-of-credit arrangement may be presented as an asset, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The ASUs, which are to be applied on a retrospective basis and reported as a change in accounting principle, are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15 will not affect the Company’s results of operations or cash flows, but it will require the Company to reclassify its deferred financing costs associated with its senior notes from other assets to long-term debt on a retrospective basis upon adoption, anticipated to be in the fourth quarter of 2015. The Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets included deferred financing costs of $3.5 million, $2.6 million and $2.5 million as of October 31, 2015, November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015, respectively, that will be subject to the ASU.

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In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07, Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (or its Equivalent). ASU 2015-07 removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy investments for which fair values are estimated using the net asset value practical expedient provided by ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. Disclosures about investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share are limited under ASU 2015-07 to those investments for which the entity has elected to estimate the fair value using the net asset value practical expedient. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with retrospective application to all periods presented. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires entities to measure inventory at "the lower of cost and net realizable value", simplifying the current guidance under which entities must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory measured using LIFO. The ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. which requires entities to reclassify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The standard may be adopted on either a prospective or restrospective basis. Upon adoption, anticipated to be in the fourth quarter of 2015, ASU 2015-17 will require the Company to reclassify its current deferred tax assets and liabilities to noncurrent deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Note 3 Dispositions

On December 12, 2014, Caleres Investment Company, Inc. ("CIC") (formerly known as Brown Shoe Investment Company, Inc.), the sole shareholder of Shoes.com, Inc. ("Shoes.com"), simultaneously entered into and closed a Stock Purchase Agreement by and among CIC and an affiliate of ShoeMe Technologies Limited ("the Purchaser"), pursuant to which the Purchaser acquired all of the outstanding capital stock, inventory and other assets of Shoes.com from CIC and the Company agreed to provide certain transition services. The aggregate purchase price of the sale was $15.0 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments. The Company received $4.4 million in cash and a $7.5 million face value secured convertible note ("convertible note") at closing. The convertible note requires installments over four years with the first payment of $1.25 million due on July 1, 2017 and quarterly installments of $0.6 million thereafter, plus accrued interest, until it matures on December 12, 2019. Interest accrues at an annual rate of 6% until December 11, 2016, 7% until December 11, 2017, 8% until December 11, 2018, and 9% until the maturity date. The principal and outstanding accrued interest is convertible into common stock of the Purchaser at a specified conversion price per share, at the Company's option, or automatically upon a qualified initial public offering ("IPO") by the Purchaser at the IPO price. The fair value of the convertible note of $7.2 million and $7.0 million at October 31, 2015 and January 31, 2015, respectively, is included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Interest income of $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, respectively, is included in interest income on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The operating results of Shoes.com were included in the Famous Footwear segment in continuing operations through December 12, 2014. The operations of Shoes.com were not significant to the Famous Footwear segment or the Company's financial results. In accordance with ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which the Company adopted during the third quarter of 2014, the financial position and operating results of Shoes.com were not classified as a discontinued operation as the disposition did not represent a strategic shift resulting in a major impact on the Company's operations or financial results.

Note 4 Earnings Per Share

The Company uses the two-class method to compute basic and diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders. In periods of net loss, no effect is given to the Company’s participating securities since they do not contractually participate in the losses of the Company. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

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	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands, except per share amounts)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
NUMERATOR
Net earnings	$	33,992		$	33,237		$	70,246		$	66,752
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(9		)	(124		)	(177		)	(146		)
Net earnings allocated to participating securities	(1,063		)	(1,208		)	(2,272		)	(2,486		)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities	$	32,920		$	31,905		$	67,797		$	64,120
DENOMINATOR
Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	42,345			42,144			42,483			42,035
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	120			184			132			210
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	42,465			42,328			42,615			42,245
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$	0.78		$	0.76		$	1.60		$	1.53
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$	0.78		$	0.75		$	1.59		$	1.52

Options to purchase 56,997 shares of common stock for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks endedOctober 31, 2015 and 64,497 shares of common stock for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 1, 2014 were not included in the denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

Note 5 Long-term and Short-term Financing Arrangements

Credit Agreement 

On December 18, 2014, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Loan Parties”) entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which was further amended on July 20, 2015 to release all of the Company’s subsidiaries that were borrowers under or that guaranteed the Credit Agreement other than Sidney Rich Associates, Inc. and BG Retail, LLC (as so amended, the “Credit Agreement”). After giving effect to the amendment, the Company is the lead borrower, and Sidney Rich Associates, Inc. and BG Retail, LLC are each co-borrowers and guarantors under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement matures on December 18, 2019 and provides for a revolving credit facility in an aggregate amount of up to $600.0 million, subject to the calculated borrowing base restrictions, and provides for an increase at the Company’s option by up to $150.0 million from time to time during the term of the Credit Agreement, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions and the consent of existing or new lenders to assume the increase.

Borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement is limited to the lesser of the total commitments and the borrowing base ("Loan Cap"), which is based on stated percentages of the sum of eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory and eligible credit card receivables, as defined, less applicable reserves. Under the Credit Agreement, the Loan Parties’ obligations are secured by a first-priority security interest in all accounts receivable, inventory and certain other collateral.

Interest on borrowings is at variable rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the prime rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, plus a spread. The interest rate and fees for letters of credit vary based upon the level of excess availability under the Credit Agreement. There is an unused line fee payable on the unused portion under the facility and a letter of credit fee payable on the outstanding face amount under letters of credit.

The Credit Agreement limits the Company’s ability to create, incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness and liens, make investments or specified payments, give guarantees, pay dividends, make capital expenditures and merge or acquire or sell

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assets. In addition, certain additional covenants would be triggered if excess availability were to fall below specified levels, including fixed charge coverage ratio requirements. Furthermore, if excess availability falls below 12.5% of the Loan Cap for three consecutive business days or an event of default occurs, the lenders may assume dominion and control over the Company’s cash (a “cash dominion event”) until such event of default is cured or waived or the excess availability exceeds such amount for 30 consecutive days, provided that a cash dominion event shall be deemed continuing (even if an event of default is no longer continuing and/or excess availability exceeds the required amount for 30 consecutive business days) after a cash dominion event has occurred and been discontinued on two occasions in any twelve-month period.

The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to other material indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, judgment defaults in excess of a certain threshold, the failure of any guaranty or security document supporting the agreement to be in full force and effect, and a change of control event. In addition, if the excess availability falls below the greater of (i) 10.0% of the lesser of the Loan Cap and (ii) $50.0 million, and the fixed charge coverage ratio is less than 1.0 to 1.0, the Company would be in default under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also contains certain other covenants and restrictions. We were in compliance with all covenants and restrictions under the Credit Agreement as of October 31, 2015. 

At October 31, 2015, the Company had no borrowings outstanding and $6.3 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Total borrowing availability was $561.8 million at October 31, 2015.   

$200 Million Senior Notes Due 2019 

On May 11, 2011, the Company issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.125% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Senior Notes”). The 2019 Senior Notes were guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of its subsidiaries that was an obligor under the Credit Agreement, prior to the July 20, 2015 amendment. Interest on the 2019 Senior Notes was payable on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The 2019 Senior Notes were scheduled to mature on May 15, 2019 but were callable at specified redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

On July 20, 2015, the Company commenced a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase any and all of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 2019 Senior Notes. Upon expiration of the Tender Offer on July 24, 2015, $160.7 million aggregate principal amount of the 2019 Senior Notes (or 80.35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2019 Senior Notes outstanding) were validly tendered at the redemption price of 103.950%, representing the specified redemption price and a tender premium. On August 26, 2015, the remaining outstanding $39.3 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 2019 Senior Notes were redeemed at the redemption price of 103.563%. During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company recognized a loss on the early extinguishment of the 2019 Senior Notes of $2.0 million and $10.7 million, respectively, representing the tender offer and call premiums, the unamortized debt issuance costs and the original issue discount. 

$200 Million Senior Notes Due 2023

On July 27, 2015, the Company issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "2023 Senior Notes") in a private placement. On October 22, 2015, the Company commenced an offer to exchange its 2023 Senior Notes outstanding for substantially identical debt securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The exchange offer was completed on November 23, 2015 and did not affect the amount of the Company's indebtedness outstanding.

The 2023 Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company's subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantor under the Credit Agreement. Interest on the 2023 Senior Notes is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning on February 15, 2016. The 2023 Senior Notes will mature on August 15, 2023.  Prior to August 15, 2018, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2023 Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2023 Senior Notes plus a "make-whole" premium (as defined in the 2023 Senior Notes indenture) and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.  After August 15, 2018, the Company may redeem all or a part of the 2023 Senior Notes at the redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest, and Additional Interest (as defined in the 2023 Senior Notes indenture), if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on August 15 of the years indicated below:

Year	Percentage
2018	104.688	%
2019	103.125	%
2020	101.563	%
2021 and thereafter	100.000	%

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If the Company experiences specific kinds of changes of control, it would be required to offer to purchase the 2023 Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of repurchase.

The 2023 Senior Notes also contain certain other covenants and restrictions that limit certain activities including, among other things, levels of indebtedness, payments of dividends, the guarantee or pledge of assets, certain investments, common stock repurchases, mergers and acquisitions and sales of assets. As of October 31, 2015, we were in compliance with all covenants and restrictions relating to the 2023 Senior Notes.

The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2023 Senior Notes were approximately $196.3 million after deducting fees and expenses associated with the offering. The Company used the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem the outstanding 2019 Senior Notes.

Note 6 Business Segment Information

During the fourth quarter of 2014, following the sale of Shoes.com, the Company revised its reportable segments. This change reflects the Company's omnichannel approach to managing its branded footwear business across all distribution channels.

Following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the Company’s business segments for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014.  

	Famous Footwear		Brand Portfolio
($ thousands)					Other			Total
Thirteen Weeks Ended October 31, 2015
External sales	$	456,177	$	272,462	$	—		$	728,639
Intersegment sales	—		21,004		—			21,004
Operating earnings (loss)	39,638		21,042		(8,457		)	52,223
Segment assets	541,232		515,699		203,352			1,260,283
Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
External sales	$	449,085	$	280,192	$	—		$	729,277
Intersegment sales	—		26,970		—			26,970
Operating earnings (loss)	37,405		27,642		(11,834		)	53,213
Segment assets	541,574		525,695		142,591			1,209,860
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2015
External sales	$	1,212,069	$	756,687	$	—		$	1,968,756
Intersegment sales	—		71,292		—			71,292
Operating earnings (loss)	95,269		48,107		(25,083		)	118,293
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
External sales	$	1,219,880	$	736,436	$	—		$	1,956,316
Intersegment sales	—		83,654		—			83,654
Operating earnings (loss)	89,659		56,342		(32,760		)	113,241

The Other category includes corporate assets, administrative expenses and other costs and recoveries, which are not allocated to the operating segments.  

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Following is a reconciliation of operating earnings to earnings before income taxes:   

	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Operating earnings	$	52,223		$	53,213		$	118,293		$	113,241
Interest expense	(4,136		)	(5,207		)	(12,944		)	(15,637		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,961		)	—			(10,651		)	—
Interest income	224			109			766			294
Earnings before income taxes	$	46,350		$	48,115		$	95,464		$	97,898

Note7 Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets attributable to the Company's operating segments were as follows:

($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			January 31, 2015
Intangible Assets
Famous Footwear	$	2,800		$	3,000		$	2,800
Brand Portfolio	183,068			183,068			183,068
Total intangible assets	185,868			186,068			185,868
Accumulated amortization	(68,004		)	(64,248		)	(65,235		)
Total intangible assets, net	117,864			121,820			120,633
Goodwill
Brand Portfolio	13,954			13,954			13,954
Total goodwill	13,954			13,954			13,954
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	$	131,818		$	135,774		$	134,587

Intangible assets consist primarily of owned and licensed trademarks, of which $20.8 million as of October 31, 2015 and January 31, 2015 and $21.0 million as of November 1, 2014, are not subject to amortization. The remaining intangible assets are subject to amortization and have useful lives ranging from 15 to 40 years as of October 31, 2015. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $0.9 million and $1.0 million for the thirteen weeks and $2.8 million and $3.0 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively. 

On February 3, 2014, the Company entered into and simultaneously closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company acquired the Franco Sarto trademarks.  As consideration, the Company paid a cash purchase price of $65.0 million at the time of closing.  As a result of entering into and closing the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Company’s license agreement, granting the Company the right to sell footwear and other products using the Franco Sarto trademarks through 2019, was terminated.  The purchase price of $65.0 million, as well as transaction costs of $0.1 million, are being amortized over its useful life of 40 years. 

In December 2014, in conjunction with the disposition of Shoes.com as further described in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company sold intangible assets with a carrying value of $0.2 million. The intangible assets were previously included in the Famous Footwear segment.

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Note8 Shareholders’ Equity

The following tables set forth the changes in Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively:

($ thousands)	Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
Equity at January 31, 2015	$	540,910		$	712		$	541,622
Net earnings	70,069			177			70,246
Other comprehensive income (loss)	249			(37		)	212
Dividends paid	(9,195		)	—			(9,195		)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(4,921		)	—			(4,921		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,606		)	—			(4,606		)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,049			—			3,049
Share-based compensation expense	5,448			—			5,448
Equity at October 31, 2015	$	601,003		$	852		$	601,855

($ thousands)	Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
Equity at February 1, 2014	$	476,699		$	663		$	477,362
Net earnings	66,606			146			66,752
Other comprehensive loss	(1,165		)	(46		)	(1,211		)
Dividends paid	(9,173		)	—			(9,173		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	237			—			237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	2,482			—			2,482
Share-based compensation expense	4,568			—			4,568
Equity at November 1, 2014	$	540,254		$	763		$	541,017

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

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($ thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation			Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions (1)			Derivative Financial Instrument Transactions (2)			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance August 1, 2015	$	(302	)	$	2,775		$	554		$	3,027
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	348			—			(189		)	159
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(382		)	16			(366		)
Tax provision (benefit)	—			152			(11		)	141
Net reclassifications	—			(230		)	5			(225		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	348			(230		)	(184		)	(66		)
Balance October 31, 2015	$	46		$	2,545		$	370		$	2,961
Balance August 2, 2014	$	3,487		$	13,526		$	(372	)	$	16,641
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(1,159		)	—			80			(1,079		)
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(51		)	(30		)	(81		)
Tax provision	—			23			7			30
Net reclassifications	—			(28		)	(23		)	(51		)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,159		)	(28		)	57			(1,130		)
Balance November 1, 2014	$	2,328		$	13,498		$	(315	)	$	15,511
Balance January 31, 2015	$	(745	)	$	3,233		$	224		$	2,712
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax	791			—			176			967
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(1,140		)	(22		)	(1,162		)
Tax provision (benefit)	—			452			(8		)	444
Net reclassifications	—			(688		)	(30		)	(718		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	791			(688		)	146			249
Balance October 31, 2015	$	46		$	2,545		$	370		$	2,961
Balance February 1, 2014	$	2,356		$	13,582		$	738		$	16,676
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(28		)	—			(1,014		)	(1,042		)
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(152		)	(53		)	(205		)
Tax provision	—			68			14			82
Net reclassifications	—			(84		)	(39		)	(123		)
Other comprehensive loss	(28		)	(84		)	(1,053		)	(1,165		)
Balance November 1, 2014	$	2,328		$	13,498		$	(315	)	$	15,511

(1) Amounts reclassified are included in selling and administrative expenses. See Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to pension and other postretirement benefits.

(2) Amounts reclassified are included in net sales, costs of goods sold and selling and administrative expenses. See Notes 11 and 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.

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Note 9 Share-Based Compensation

The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $1.8 million and $1.6 million during the thirteen weeks and $5.4 million and $4.6 million during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively.

The Company issued 14,216 and 72,687 shares of common stock during the thirteen weeks and 379,058 and 586,929 during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively, for stock-based awards, stock options exercised and directors' fees.

The following tables summarize restricted stock activity for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended October 31, 2015					Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value					Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of Restricted Shares					Total Number of Restricted Shares
August 1, 2015	1,395,616		$	18.97	August 2, 2014	1,598,470		$	15.60
Granted	8,000		33.14		Granted	—		—
Forfeited	(42,500	)	17.64		Forfeited	(4,500	)	20.39
Vested	(17,000	)	7.30		Vested	(7,000	)	11.96
October 31, 2015	1,344,116		$	19.24	November 1, 2014	1,586,970		$	15.60

	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2015					Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value					Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of Restricted Shares					Total Number of Restricted Shares
January 31, 2015	1,562,470		$	15.63	February 1, 2014	1,700,098		$	13.25
Granted	301,421		30.19		Granted	279,710		28.17
Forfeited	(92,350	)	18.65		Forfeited	(32,100	)	16.39
Vested	(427,425	)	13.88		Vested	(360,738	)	14.21
October 31, 2015	1,344,116		$	19.24	November 1, 2014	1,586,970		$	15.60

All of the restricted shares granted during the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 will vest in four years. Of the 301,421 restricted shares granted during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, 288,921 will vest in four years and 12,500 of the shares will vest in five years. Of the 279,710 restricted shares granted during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014, 277,910 will vest in four years and the remaining 1,800 restricted shares vested in one year. Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective vesting periods.

During the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the Company granted no performance share awards. During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the Company granted performance share awards for a targeted 177,921 shares and 88,185 units, respectively, with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $30.12 and $28.18, respectively. Vesting of performance-based awards is dependent upon the financial performance of the Company and the attainment of certain financial goals during the three-year period following the grant. At the end of the vesting period, the employee will have earned an amount of shares or units between 0% and 200% of the targeted award, depending on the achievement of the specified financial goals for the service period. Compensation expense is recognized based on the fair value of the award and the anticipated number of shares or units to be awarded in accordance with the vesting schedule of the units over the three-year service period. The performance share units are settled in cash and their fair value is based on the unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock on each measurement date.

During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company granted zero and 16,667 stock options, respectively, with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $12.81. Of the 16,667 stock options granted, 8,333 will vest in four years and 8,334 will vest in five years. There were no stock options granted during the corresponding periods in 2014. There were 6,216

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and 72,000 stock options exercised during the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively. There were 76,849 and 305,086 stock options exercised during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively.

The following tables summarize restricted stock unit (RSU) activity for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

Thirteen Weeks Ended October 31, 2015				Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value				Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of RSUs				Total Number of RSUs
August 1, 2015	368,438	$	29.02	August 2, 2014	386,692	$	22.07
Granted (1)	784	30.40		Granted (1)	847	26.72
October 31, 2015	369,222	$	29.02	November 1, 2014	387,539	$	22.08

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2015				Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value				Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of RSUs				Total Number of RSUs
January 31, 2015	330,994	$	28.72	February 1, 2014	346,305	$	21.30
Granted (1)	38,228	31.66		Granted (1)	41,234	28.64
October 31, 2015	369,222	$	29.02	November 1, 2014	387,539	$	22.08

(1) Granted RSUs include 784 RSUs and 847 RSUs for the thirteen weeks and 2,228 RSUs and 2,534 RSUs for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively, resulting from dividend equivalents earned on outstanding RSUs, which vested immediately.

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Note10 Retirement and Other Benefit Plans

The following tables set forth the components of net periodic benefit income for the Company, including domestic and Canadian plans:

	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Service cost	$	3,160		$	2,413		$	—		$	—
Interest cost	3,580			3,558			14			12
Expected return on assets	(7,919		)	(6,190		)	—			—
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	152			50			(56		)	(108		)
Prior service (income) expense	(478		)	7			—			—
Total net periodic benefit income	$	(1,505	)	$	(162	)	$	(42	)	$	(96	)
	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Service cost	$	9,482		$	7,239		$	—		$	—
Interest cost	10,744			10,674			42			36
Expected return on assets	(23,764		)	(18,571		)	—			—
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	461			152			(167		)	(325		)
Prior service (income) expense	(1,434		)	21			—			—
Total net periodic benefit income	$	(4,511	)	$	(485	)	$	(125	)	$	(289	)

Note 11 Risk Management and Derivatives

In the normal course of business, the Company’s financial results are impacted by currency rate movements in foreign currency denominated assets, liabilities and cash flows as it makes a portion of its purchases and sales in local currencies. The Company has established policies and business practices that are intended to mitigate a portion of the effect of these exposures. The Company uses derivative financial instruments, primarily forward contracts, to manage its currency exposures. These derivative instruments are viewed as risk management tools and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. Derivatives entered into by the Company are designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted foreign currency transactions. 

Derivative financial instruments expose the Company to credit and market risk. The market risk associated with these instruments resulting from currency exchange movements is expected to offset the market risk of the underlying transactions being hedged. The Company does not believe there is a significant risk of loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties associated with these instruments because these transactions are executed with major financial institutions and have varying maturities through October 2016. Credit risk is managed through the continuous monitoring of exposures to such counterparties. 

The Company’s hedging strategy principally uses foreign currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges, which are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value, to offset a portion of the effects of exchange rate fluctuations. The Company’s cash flow exposures include anticipated foreign currency transactions, such as foreign currency denominated sales, inventory purchases, expenses and intercompany charges, as well as collections and payments. The effective portion of gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedge instruments are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified to earnings in the period that the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings.  The Company performs a quarterly assessment of the effectiveness of the hedge relationship and measures and recognizes any hedge ineffectiveness in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Hedge ineffectiveness is evaluated using the hypothetical derivative method. The amount of hedge ineffectiveness for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 was not material. 

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As of October 31, 2015, November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015, the Company had forward contracts maturing at various dates through October 2016,  October 2015 and January 2016, respectively. The contract notional amount represents the net amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency.

	Contract Notional Amount
(U.S. $ equivalent in thousands)	October 31, 2015		November 1, 2014		January 31, 2015
Financial Instruments
U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company’s Canadian division with Canadian dollars)	$	17,820	$	20,391	$	19,633
Euro	16,178		14,583		16,152
Chinese yuan	15,828		14,659		14,512
Japanese yen	1,184		1,505		1,523
United Arab Emirates dirham	866		921		970
New Taiwanese dollars	610		619		599
Other currencies	243		—		—
Total financial instruments	$	52,729	$	52,678	$	53,389

The classification and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 31, 2015, November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015 are as follows:

	Asset Derivatives			Liability Derivatives
($ thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Foreign exchange forward contracts:
October 31, 2015	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	513	Other accrued expenses	$	598
November 1, 2014	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	440		Other accrued expenses	923
January 31, 2015	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,863		Other accrued expenses	1,784

For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings was as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015						November 1, 2014
Foreign exchange forward contracts: Income Statement Classification (Losses) Gains - Realized	(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings			Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
Net sales	$	(35	)	$	19		$	114		$	16
Cost of goods sold	413			74			(388		)	30
Selling and administrative expenses	(603		)	(109		)	268			(16		)
Interest expense	(13		)	—			5			—

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	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015						November 1, 2014
Foreign exchange forward contracts: Income Statement Classification Gains (Losses) - Realized	Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings			Gain (Loss)  Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
Net sales	$	24		$	132		$	110		$	32
Cost of goods sold	945			(48		)	(1,145		)	19
Selling and administrative expenses	(570		)	(62		)	(442		)	2
Interest expense	(27		)	—			(12		)	—

All gains and losses currently included within accumulated other comprehensive income associated with the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts are expected to be reclassified into net earnings within the next 12 months. Additional information related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments are disclosed within Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. 

Note 12 Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Hierarchy

FASB guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (“observable inputs”) or reflect the Company’s own assumptions of market participant valuation (“unobservable inputs”). In accordance with the fair value guidance, the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value are categorized into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs as follows: 

• Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

• Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;

• Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

In determining fair value, the Company uses valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as considers counterparty credit risk. Classification of the financial or non-financial asset or liability within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. 

Measurement of Fair Value

The Company measures fair value as an exit price, the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, using the procedures described below for all financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. 

Money Market Funds

The Company has cash equivalents consisting of short-term money market funds backed by U.S. Treasury securities. The primary objective of these investing activities is to preserve the Company’s capital for the purpose of funding operations. The Company does not enter into money market funds for trading or speculative purposes. The fair value is based on unadjusted quoted market prices for the funds in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency (Level 1). 

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Deferred Compensation Plan Assets and Liabilities 

The Company maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”) for the benefit of certain management employees. The investment funds offered to the participants generally correspond to the funds offered in the Company’s 401(k) plan, and the account balance fluctuates with the investment returns on those funds. The Deferred Compensation Plan permits the deferral of up to 50% of base salary and 100% of compensation received under the Company’s annual incentive plan. The deferrals are held in a separate trust, which has been established by the Company to administer the Deferred Compensation Plan. The assets of the trust are subject to the claims of the Company’s creditors in the event that the Company becomes insolvent. Consequently, the trust qualifies as a grantor trust for income tax purposes (i.e., a “Rabbi Trust”). The liabilities of the Deferred Compensation Plan are presented in other accrued expenses and the assets held by the trust are classified as trading securities within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities are charged to selling and administrative expenses. The fair value is based on unadjusted quoted market prices for the funds in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency (Level 1). 

Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors

Non-employee directors are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan with deferred amounts valued as if invested in the Company’s common stock through the use of phantom stock units (“PSUs”). Under the plan, each participating director’s account is credited with the number of PSUs that is equal to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock which the participant could purchase or receive with the amount of the deferred compensation, based upon the average of the high and low prices of the Company’s common stock on the last trading day of the fiscal quarter when the cash compensation was earned. Dividend equivalents are paid on PSUs at the same rate as dividends on the Company’s common stock and are re-invested in additional PSUs at the next fiscal quarter-end. The liabilities of the plan are based on the fair value of the outstanding PSUs and are presented in other accrued expenses (current portion) or other liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of the PSUs are presented in selling and administrative expenses in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The fair value of each PSU is based on an unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1). 

Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors

Under the Company’s incentive compensation plans, cash-equivalent restricted stock units (“RSUs”) of the Company may be granted at no cost to non-employee directors. The RSUs are subject to a vesting requirement (usually one year), earn dividend-equivalent units, and are settled in cash on the date the director terminates service or such earlier date as a director may elect, subject to restrictions, based on the then current fair value of the Company’s common stock. The fair value of each RSU is based on an unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1).  Additional information related to restricted stock units for non-employee directors is disclosed in Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Performance Share Units

Under the Company’s incentive compensation plans, common stock or cash may be awarded at the end of the performance period at no cost to certain officers and key employees if certain financial goals are met. Under the plan, employees may be granted performance share awards at a target number of shares or units, which generally vest over a three-year service period. At the end of the vesting period, the employee will have earned an amount of shares or units between 0% and 200% of the targeted award, depending on the achievement of specified financial goals for the service period. The fair value of each performance share unit is based on an unadjusted quoted market price of the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1).  Additional information related to performance share units is disclosed in Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, primarily foreign exchange contracts, to reduce its exposure to market risks from changes in foreign exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are measured at fair value using quoted forward foreign exchange prices from counterparties corroborated by market-based pricing (Level 2). Additional information related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments is disclosed within Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. 

Secured Convertible Note

The Company received a secured convertible note as partial consideration for the disposition of Shoes.com, as further described in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. The convertible note is measured at fair value using unobservable inputs (Level 3). The change in fair value during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 reflects an immaterial amount of interest income.

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The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at October 31, 2015, November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015. The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2014 or the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015.   

				Fair Value Measurements
($ thousands)	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Asset (Liability)
As of October 31, 2015:
Cash equivalents – money market funds	$	64,783		$	64,783		$	—		$	—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets	3,928			3,928			—			—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities	(3,928		)	(3,928		)	—			—
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors	(1,932		)	(1,932		)	—			—
Restricted stock units for non-employee directors	(9,792		)	(9,792		)	—			—
Performance share units	(3,981		)	(3,981		)	—			—
Derivative financial instruments, net	(85		)	—			(85		)	—
Secured convertible note	7,188			—			—			7,188
As of November 1, 2014:
Cash equivalents – money market funds	$	7,463		$	7,463		$	—		$	—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets	2,849			2,849			—			—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities	(2,849		)	(2,849		)	—			—
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors	(1,923		)	(1,923		)	—			—
Restricted stock units for non-employee directors	(8,019		)	(8,019		)	—			—
Performance share units	(1,240		)	(1,240		)	—			—
Derivative financial instruments, net	(483		)	—			(483		)	—
As of January 31, 2015:
Cash equivalents – money market funds	$	35,533		$	35,533		$	—		$	—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets	2,904			2,904			—			—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities	(2,904		)	(2,904		)	—			—
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors	(2,066		)	(2,066		)	—			—
Restricted stock units for non-employee directors	(8,857		)	(8,857		)	—			—
Performance share units	(5,147		)	(5,147		)	—			—
Derivative financial instruments, net	79			—			79			—
Secured convertible note	6,957			—			—			6,957

Impairment Charges

The Company assesses the impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors the Company considers important that could trigger an impairment review include underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results, a significant change in the manner of the use of the asset, or a negative industry or economic trend. When the Company determines that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the aforementioned factors, impairment is measured based on a projected discounted cash flow method. Certain factors, such as estimated store sales and expenses, used for this nonrecurring fair value measurement are considered Level 3 inputs as defined by FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. Long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of $89.4 million were assessed for indicators of impairment and written down to their fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $0.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015. Of the $0.6 million impairment charge included in selling and administrative expenses, $0.2 million related to the Famous Footwear segment and $0.4 million related to the Brand Portfolio segment.  Impairment charges of $1.5 million were included in selling and administrative expenses for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, of which $0.7 million related to the Famous Footwear segment and $0.8 million related to the Brand Portfolio segment. Long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of $87.9

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million were assessed for indicators of impairment and written down to their fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $0.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2014. Of the $0.5 million impairment charge included in selling and administrative expenses, $0.3 million related to the Famous Footwear segment and $0.2 million related to the Brand Portfolio segment.  Impairment charges of $1.2 million were included in selling and administrative expenses for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014, of which $0.7 million related to the Famous Footwear segment and $0.5 million related to the Brand Portfolio segment.

Fair Value of the Company’s Other Financial Instruments

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents (excluding money market funds discussed above), receivables and trade accounts payable approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's other financial instruments subject to fair value disclosures are as follows:

	October 31, 2015				November 1, 2014				January 31, 2015
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
($ thousands)	Amount		Value		Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Long-term debt	$	200,000	$	200,500	$	199,150	$	208,500	$	199,197	$	208,000

The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was based upon quoted prices in an inactive market as of the end of the respective periods (Level 2).

Note 13 Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rate can vary considerably from period to period, depending on a number of factors. The Company’s consolidated effective tax rates were 26.7% and 30.9% for the thirteen weeks and 26.4% and 31.8% for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively. 

During thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company recognized discrete tax benefits of $1.3 million related to the anticipated utilization of certain tax asset carryforwards that were previously fully reserved. If these discrete tax benefits had not been recognized during the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company's effective tax rate would have been 29.5%.

During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company recognized discrete tax benefits of $4.2 million. The discrete tax benefits related to a number of factors, including the conversion of one of the Company's operating subsidiaries to an LLC and $1.7 million of tax asset carryforwards that were previously fully reserved related to the disposition of Shoes.com, as further discussed in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. If these discrete tax benefits had not been recognized during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company's effective tax rate would have been 30.8%.

Note 14 Related Party Transactions

C. banner International Holdings Limited

The Company has a joint venture agreement with a subsidiary of C. banner International Holdings Limited (“CBI”) to market Naturalizer footwear in China. The Company is a 51% owner of the joint venture (“B&H Footwear”), with CBI owning the other 49%. B&H Footwear sells Naturalizer footwear to a retail affiliate of CBI on a wholesale basis, which in turn sells the Naturalizer products through department store shops and free-standing stores in China.  During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company sold $2.8 million and $7.5 million, respectively, of Naturalizer footwear on a wholesale basis to CBI through its consolidated subsidiary, B&H Footwear, with $3.6 million and $7.1 million in corresponding sales during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014.

Note 15 Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental Remediation

Prior operations included numerous manufacturing and other facilities for which the Company may have responsibility under various environmental laws for the remediation of conditions that may be identified in the future. The Company is involved in environmental remediation and ongoing compliance activities at several sites and has been notified that it is or may be a potentially responsible party at several other sites.

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Redfield

The Company is remediating, under the oversight of Colorado authorities, the groundwater and indoor air at its owned facility in Colorado (the “Redfield site” or, when referring to remediation activities at or under the facility, the “on-site remediation”) and residential neighborhoods adjacent to and near the property (the “off-site remediation”) that have been affected by solvents previously used at the facility. The on-site remediation calls for the operation of a pump and treat system (which prevents migration of contaminated groundwater off the property) as the final remedy for the site, subject to monitoring and periodic review of the on-site conditions and other remedial technologies that may be developed in the future. Off-site groundwater concentrations have been reducing over time since installation of the pump and treat system in 2000 and injection of clean water beginning in 2003. However, localized areas of contaminated bedrock just beyond the property line continue to impact off-site groundwater. The modified workplan for addressing this condition includes converting the off-site bioremediation system into a monitoring well network and employing different remediation methods in these recalcitrant areas. In accordance with the workplan, a pilot test was conducted of certain groundwater remediation methods and the results of that test were used to develop more detailed plans for remedial activities in the off-site areas, which were approved by the authorities and are being implemented in a phased manner. The results of groundwater monitoring are being used to evaluate the effectiveness of these activities. The liability for the on-site remediation was discounted at 4.8%. On an undiscounted basis, the on-site remediation liability would be $15.4 million as of October 31, 2015. The Company expects to spend approximately $0.2 million in each of the next five years and $14.4 million in the aggregate thereafter related to the on-site remediation.

The cumulative expenditures for both on-site and off-site remediation through October 31, 2015 were $27.6 million. The Company has recovered a portion of these expenditures from insurers and other third parties. The reserve for the anticipated future remediation activities at October 31, 2015 is $9.8 million, of which $9.1 million is recorded within other liabilities and $0.7 million is recorded within other accrued expenses. Of the total $9.8 million reserve, $5.0 million is for on-site remediation and $4.8 million is for off-site remediation.

Other

The Company has completed its remediation efforts at its closed New York tannery and two associated landfills. In 1995, state environmental authorities reclassified the status of these sites as being properly closed and requiring only continued maintenance and monitoring through 2024. The Company has an accrued liability of $1.3 million at October 31, 2015 to complete the cleanup, maintenance and monitoring at these sites, which has been discounted at 6.4%. Of the $1.3 million reserve, $1.1 million is recorded in other liabilities and $0.2 million is recorded in other accrued expenses. On an undiscounted basis, this liability would be $1.8 million. The Company expects to spend approximately $0.2 million in each of the next five years and $0.8 million in the aggregate thereafter related to these sites. In addition, various federal and state authorities have identified the Company as a potentially responsible party for remediation at certain other sites. However, the Company does not currently believe that its liability for such sites, if any, would be material.

The Company continues to evaluate its estimated costs in conjunction with its environmental consultants and records its best estimate of such liabilities. However, future actions and the associated costs are subject to oversight and approval of various governmental authorities. Accordingly, the ultimate costs may vary, and it is possible costs may exceed the recorded amounts.

Litigation

The Company is involved in legal proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such ordinary course of business proceedings and litigation currently pending is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position. Legal costs associated with litigation are generally expensed as incurred.

During 2014, the Company signed a settlement agreement to resolve a putative class action lawsuit involving wage and hour claims in California for an amount not to exceed $1.5 million. The court has granted final approval of the settlement, pursuant to which the Company will pay $1.0 million in attorneys' fees, costs of administering the settlement and settlement payments to class members who submitted claims. The Company will make the payments necessary to satisfy the settlement terms in the fourth quarter of 2015. The reserve for this matter as of October 31, 2015 is $1.0 million.

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Note 16 Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries

The Company's 2023 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by all of its existing and future subsidiaries that are guarantors under the Credit Agreement, as further discussed in Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. The following table presents the condensed consolidating financial information for each of Caleres, Inc. (“Parent”), the Guarantors, and subsidiaries of the Parent that are not Guarantors (the “Non-Guarantors”), together with consolidating eliminations, as of and for the periods indicated. Guarantors are 100% owned by the Parent.

The condensed consolidating financial statements have been prepared using the equity method of accounting in accordance with the requirements for presentation of such information. Management believes that the information, presented in lieu of complete financial statements for each of the Guarantors, provides meaningful information to allow investors to determine the nature of the assets held by, and operations and cash flows of, each of the consolidated groups.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2015
					Non-
($ thousands)	Parent		Guarantors		Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,711	$	3,999	$	33,588		$	—		$	86,298
Receivables, net	122,291		1,502		24,399			—			148,192
Inventories, net	134,353		388,177		21,811			—			544,341
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,440		23,729		4,646			—			40,815
Intercompany receivable – current	267		117		11,455			(11,839		)	—
Total current assets	318,062		417,524		95,899			(11,839		)	819,646
Other assets	123,167		16,102		6,108			—			145,377
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	116,114		2,800		12,904			—			131,818
Property and equipment, net	32,943		120,633		9,866			—			163,442
Investment in subsidiaries	1,012,191		—		(19,114		)	(993,077		)	—
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	404,904		355,069		537,551			(1,297,524		)	—
Total assets	$	2,007,381	$	912,128	$	643,214		$	(2,302,440	)	$	1,260,283
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable	$	56,536	$	126,638	$	17,077		$	—		$	200,251
Other accrued expenses	60,936		100,913		13,800			—			175,649
Intercompany payable – current	2,884		—		8,955			(11,839		)	—
Total current liabilities	120,356		227,551		39,832			(11,839		)	375,900
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	200,000		—		—			—			200,000
Other liabilities	46,368		33,712		2,448			—			82,528
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	1,039,654		37,932		219,938			(1,297,524		)	—
Total other liabilities	1,286,022		71,644		222,386			(1,297,524		)	282,528
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	601,003		612,933		380,144			(993,077		)	601,003
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		852			—			852
Total equity	601,003		612,933		380,996			(993,077		)	601,855
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,007,381	$	912,128	$	643,214		$	(2,302,440	)	$	1,260,283

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2015
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	228,351		$	476,462		$	59,078		$	(35,252	)	$	728,639
Cost of goods sold	161,958			271,445			33,954			(27,152		)	440,205
Gross profit	66,393			205,017			25,124			(8,100		)	288,434
Selling and administrative expenses	59,708			168,255			16,348			(8,100		)	236,211
Operating earnings	6,685			36,762			8,776			—			52,223
Interest expense	(4,136		)	—			—			—			(4,136		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,961		)	—			—			—			(1,961		)
Interest income	194			—			30			—			224
Intercompany interest income (expense)	3,440			(3,527		)	87			—			—
Earnings before income taxes	4,222			33,235			8,893			—			46,350
Income tax provision	(714		)	(10,889		)	(755		)	—			(12,358		)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	30,475			—			(583		)	(29,892		)	—
Net earnings	33,983			22,346			7,555			(29,892		)	33,992
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			9			—			9
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	33,983		$	22,346		$	7,546		$	(29,892	)	$	33,983
Comprehensive income	$	33,957		$	22,397		$	7,567		$	(29,995	)	$	33,926
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(31		)	—			(31		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	33,957		$	22,397		$	7,598		$	(29,995	)	$	33,957

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2015
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	617,512		$	1,272,367		$	195,228		$	(116,351	)	$	1,968,756
Cost of goods sold	444,301			698,799			118,480			(92,579		)	1,169,001
Gross profit	173,211			573,568			76,748			(23,772		)	799,755
Selling and administrative expenses	172,906			484,565			47,763			(23,772		)	681,462
Operating earnings	305			89,003			28,985			—			118,293
Interest expense	(12,943		)	(1		)	—			—			(12,944		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(10,651		)	—			—			—			(10,651		)
Interest income	642			—			124			—			766
Intercompany interest income (expense)	10,549			(10,720		)	171			—			—
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(12,098		)	78,282			29,280			—			95,464
Income tax benefit (provision)	4,621			(26,479		)	(3,360		)	—			(25,218		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax	77,546			—			(205		)	(77,341		)	—
Net earnings	70,069			51,803			25,715			(77,341		)	70,246
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			177			—			177
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	70,069		$	51,803		$	25,538		$	(77,341	)	$	70,069
Comprehensive income	$	70,355		$	51,966		$	25,843		$	(77,669	)	$	70,495
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			140			—			140
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	70,355		$	51,966		$	25,703		$	(77,669	)	$	70,355

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2015
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	(34,602	)	$	81,599		$	37,053		$	—	$	84,050
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(12,838		)	(33,292		)	(1,214		)	—		(47,344		)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	7,111			—			322			—		7,433
Capitalized software	(3,775		)	(1,647		)	—			—		(5,422		)
Intercompany investing	(356		)	356			—			—		—
Net cash used for investing activities	(9,858		)	(34,583		)	(892		)	—		(45,333		)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	117,000			—			—			—		117,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(117,000		)	—			—			—		(117,000		)
Proceeds from issuance of 2023 senior notes	200,000			—			—			—		200,000
Redemption of 2019 senior notes	(200,000		)	—			—			—		(200,000		)
Debt issuance costs	(3,650		)	—			—			—		(3,650		)
Dividends paid	(9,195		)	—			—			—		(9,195		)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(4,921		)	—			—			—		(4,921		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,606		)	—			—			—		(4,606		)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,049			—			—			—		3,049
Intercompany financing	98,603			(43,017		)	(55,586		)	—		—
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	79,280			(43,017		)	(55,586		)	—		(19,323		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(499		)	—		(499		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	34,820			3,999			(19,924		)	—		18,895
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	13,891			—			53,512			—		67,403
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	48,711		$	3,999		$	33,588		$	—	$	86,298

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF JANUARY 31, 2015
					Non-
($ thousands)	Parent		Guarantors		Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,891	$	—	$	53,512		$	—		$	67,403
Receivables, net	89,030		5,398		42,218			—			136,646
Inventories, net	148,082		376,254		18,767			—			543,103
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	41,494		20,777		8,964			(27,491		)	43,744
Intercompany receivable  – current	1,194		—		8,750			(9,944		)	—
Total current assets	293,691		402,429		132,211			(37,435		)	790,896
Other assets	113,922		13,733		13,931			—			141,586
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	117,792		2,800		13,995			—			134,587
Property and equipment, net	29,237		109,720		10,786			—			149,743
Investment in subsidiaries	956,831		—		(18,909		)	(937,922		)	—
Intercompany receivable  – noncurrent	459,774		306,871		539,396			(1,306,041		)	—
Total assets	$	1,971,247	$	835,553	$	691,410		$	(2,281,398	)	$	1,216,812
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable	$	60,377	$	114,208	$	41,336		$	—		$	215,921
Other accrued expenses	110,714		85,638		12,301			(27,491		)	181,162
Intercompany payable – current	4,948		—		4,996			(9,944		)	—
Total current liabilities	176,039		199,846		58,633			(37,435		)	397,083
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	199,197		—		—			—			199,197
Other liabilities	41,847		32,574		4,489			—			78,910
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	1,013,254		21,078		271,709			(1,306,041		)	—
Total other liabilities	1,254,298		53,652		276,198			(1,306,041		)	278,107
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	540,910		582,055		355,867			(937,922		)	540,910
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		712			—			712
Total equity	540,910		582,055		356,579			(937,922		)	541,622
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,971,247	$	835,553	$	691,410		$	(2,281,398	)	$	1,216,812

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2014
					Non-
($ thousands)	Parent		Guarantors		Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	—	$	39,080		$	—		$	39,080
Receivables, net	115,520		1,413		21,284			—			138,217
Inventories, net	128,709		402,048		37,020			—			567,777
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10,278		20,839		6,728			—			37,845
Intercompany receivable – current	466		521		15,487			(16,474		)	—
Total current assets	254,973		424,821		119,599			(16,474		)	782,919
Other assets	117,472		13,609		8,797			—			139,878
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	118,416		2,800		14,558			—			135,774
Property and equipment, net	28,000		112,047		11,242			—			151,289
Investment in subsidiaries	914,450		—		(19,785		)	(894,665		)	—
Intercompany receivable  –  noncurrent	407,970		289,222		487,316			(1,184,508		)	—
Total assets	$	1,841,281	$	842,499	$	621,727		$	(2,095,647	)	$	1,209,860
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	$	14,000	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	14,000
Trade accounts payable	53,944		123,889		25,229			—			203,062
Other accrued expenses	68,124		85,358		18,595			—			172,077
Intercompany payable – current	2,803		—		13,671			(16,474		)	—
Total current liabilities	138,871		209,247		57,495			(16,474		)	389,139
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	199,150		—		—			—			199,150
Other liabilities	35,986		37,846		6,722			—			80,554
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	927,020		38,407		219,081			(1,184,508		)	—
Total other liabilities	1,162,156		76,253		225,803			(1,184,508		)	279,704
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	540,254		556,999		337,666			(894,665		)	540,254
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		763			—			763
Total equity	540,254		556,999		338,429			(894,665		)	541,017
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,841,281	$	842,499	$	621,727		$	(2,095,647	)	$	1,209,860

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED NOVEMBER 1, 2014
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	233,606		$	458,177		$	78,532		$	(41,038	)	$	729,277
Cost of goods sold	165,734			258,668			48,713			(34,568		)	438,547
Gross profit	67,872			199,509			29,819			(6,470		)	290,730
Selling and administrative expenses	62,568			163,637			17,782			(6,470		)	237,517
Operating earnings	5,304			35,872			12,037			—			53,213
Interest expense	(5,207		)	—			—			—			(5,207		)
Interest income	6			—			103			—			109
Intercompany interest income (expense)	3,608			(3,596		)	(12		)	—			—
Earnings before income taxes	3,711			32,276			12,128			—			48,115
Income tax benefit (provision)	566			(12,311		)	(3,133		)	—			(14,878		)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	28,836			—			(634		)	(28,202		)	—
Net earnings	33,113			19,965			8,361			(28,202		)	33,237
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			124			—			124
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	33,113		$	19,965		$	8,237		$	(28,202	)	$	33,113
Comprehensive income	$	32,014		$	19,023		$	7,390		$	(26,320	)	$	32,107
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			93			—			93
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	32,014		$	19,023		$	7,297		$	(26,320	)	$	32,014

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED NOVEMBER 1, 2014
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	596,364		$	1,253,507		$	237,464		$	(131,019	)	$	1,956,316
Cost of goods sold	429,633			692,287			151,869			(110,186		)	1,163,603
Gross profit	166,731			561,220			85,595			(20,833		)	792,713
Selling and administrative expenses	168,914			474,421			56,970			(20,833		)	679,472
Operating (loss) earnings	(2,183		)	86,799			28,625			—			113,241
Interest expense	(15,636		)	(1		)	—			—			(15,637		)
Interest income	19			—			275			—			294
Intercompany interest income (expense)	11,410			(11,316		)	(94		)	—			—
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(6,390		)	75,482			28,806			—			97,898
Income tax benefit (provision)	2,714			(29,540		)	(4,320		)	—			(31,146		)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	70,282			—			(840		)	(69,442		)	—
Net earnings	66,606			45,942			23,646			(69,442		)	66,752
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			146			—			146
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	66,606		$	45,942		$	23,500		$	(69,442	)	$	66,606
Comprehensive income	$	65,487		$	45,550		$	23,207		$	(68,657	)	$	65,587
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			100			—			100
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	65,487		$	45,550		$	23,107		$	(68,657	)	$	65,487

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED NOVEMBER 1, 2014
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	(31,942	)	$	68,773		$	31,671		$	—	$	68,502
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(5,145		)	(27,341		)	(4,045		)	—		(36,531		)
Capitalized software	(3,787		)	(32		)	(30		)	—		(3,849		)
Acquisition of trademarks	(65,065		)	—			—			—		(65,065		)
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliate	—			—			(7,000		)	—		(7,000		)
Intercompany investing	(717		)	(202		)	919			—		—
Net cash used for investing activities	(74,714		)	(27,575		)	(10,156		)	—		(112,445		)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	741,000			—			—			—		741,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(734,000		)	—			—			—		(734,000		)
Dividends paid	(9,173		)	—			—			—		(9,173		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	237			—			—			—		237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	2,482			—			—			—		2,482
Intercompany financing	106,110			(41,198		)	(64,912		)	—		—
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	106,656			(41,198		)	(64,912		)	—		546
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(69		)	—		(69		)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(43,466		)	—		(43,466		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			—			82,546			—		82,546
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	—		$	39,080		$	—	$	39,080

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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Solid inventory planning and careful expense management were the primary drivers of our third quarter performance. Our Famous Footwear segment delivered another successful back-to-school season, reporting a 4.4% increase in same-store sales and a 6.0% increase in operating earnings for the quarter, while our Brand Portfolio segment reported a 2.8% decrease in net sales.

The following is a summary of the financial highlights for the third quarter of 2015:   

• Consolidated net sales decreased $0.7 million, or 0.1%, to $728.6 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $729.3 million for the third quarter of 2014. Excluding Shoes.com, which was sold in the fourth quarter of 2014, our net sales were $13.1 million, or 1.8%, higher than the third quarter of last year. Our Famous Footwear segment reported an increase in net sales of $7.1 million. Excluding sales from Shoes.com, which contributed $13.7 million of net sales in the third quarter of 2014, Famous Footwear sales were up 4.8%. Our Brand Portfolio segment experienced a decline in net sales of $7.7 million, or 2.8%, driven by lower net sales of our Naturalizer, Franco Sarto and Via Spiga brands, partially offset by growth from our LifeStride, Fergie and Vince brands. Both of our segments were impacted by a lower Canadian dollar exchange rate, decreasing consolidated net sales by $3.0 million. In addition, warmer weather during the third quarter softened overall demand for boots, in particular taller shaft and cold weather boots, across each of our segments, as compared to the prior year. The consumer trend has also favored shorter shaft boots and booties, which are sold, in general, at lower price points.

• Gross profit decreased $2.3 million, or 0.8%, to $288.4 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $290.7 million for the third quarter of 2014, reflecting lower gross profit in our Brand Portfolio segment, partially offset by an increase in the Famous Footwear segment.  As a percentage of net sales, gross profit decreased to 39.6% for the third quarter of 2015, compared to 39.9% for the third quarter of 2014, reflecting decreases in both our Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio segments.

• Selling and administrative expenses decreased $1.3 million, or 0.5%, to $236.2 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $237.5 million in the third quarter of 2014. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses decreased to 32.4% for the third quarter of 2015 from 32.6% for the third quarter of 2014, as we adjusted our plans to optimize our spending in a challenging retail environment.

• Consolidated operating earnings decreased $1.0 million, or 1.9%, to $52.2 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared to $53.2 million for the third quarter of 2014. 

• We redeemed the remaining outstanding $39.3 million of the 2019 Senior Notes during the third quarter of 2015, incurring an additional loss on early extinguishment of debt of $2.0 million ($1.2 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.02 per diluted share). On a year to date basis, we have incurred a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $10.7 million ($6.5 million on an after-tax basis, or $0.15 per diluted share).

• Consolidated net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. were $34.0 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015, compared to net earnings of $33.1 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2014.

• We maintained our focus on managing inventory levels during the third quarter, resulting in a $23.4 million reduction in inventory as compared to last year, due in part to the disposal of Shoes.com. Our Famous Footwear inventory decreased 3.1% on an average store basis. Our Brand Portfolio segment inventory declined $1.0 million, or 0.6%, as we continued to effectively manage our supply chain, and decreased 1.8% on an average store basis.

Our debt-to-capital ratio, as defined herein, decreased to 24.9% at October 31, 2015, compared to 28.3% at November 1, 2014 and 26.9% at January 31, 2015. The decrease from November 1, 2014 reflects higher shareholders' equity due to the impact of our net earnings and a $13.2 million decrease in total debt obligations. The decrease from January 31, 2015 reflectshigher shareholders' equity due to net earnings for 2015. Our current ratio, as defined herein, was 2.18 to 1 at October 31, 2015, compared to 2.01 to 1 at November 1, 2014 and 1.99 to 1 at January 31, 2015.

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Outlook for the Remainder of 2015

During the third quarter, we continued to manage inventory and expenses while investing to grow our business, delivering strong results. While we expect the retail environment to be promotional during the fourth quarter, we remain focused on delivering consistent, profitable and sustainable growth. Based on our third quarter results, we expect consolidated net sales to be approximately $2.61 billion.  We also expect to earn between $1.80 and $1.85 per diluted share in 2015, inclusive of $0.15 per diluted share related to our loss on debt extinguishment described above.   

Following are the consolidated results and the results by segment: 

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
	Thirteen Weeks Ended										Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
	October 31, 2015					November 1, 2014					October 31, 2015					November 1, 2014
				% of  Net Sales					% of  Net Sales					% of  Net Sales					% of  Net Sales
($ millions)
Net sales	$	728.6		100.0	%	$	729.3		100.0	%	$	1,968.8		100.0	%	$	1,956.3		100.0	%
Cost of goods sold	440.2			60.4	%	438.6			60.1	%	1,169.0			59.4	%	1,163.6			59.5	%
Gross profit	288.4			39.6	%	290.7			39.9	%	799.8			40.6	%	792.7			40.5	%
Selling and administrative expenses	236.2			32.4	%	237.5			32.6	%	681.5			34.6	%	679.5			34.7	%
Operating earnings	52.2			7.2	%	53.2			7.3	%	118.3			6.0	%	113.2			5.8	%
Interest expense	(4.1		)	(0.6	)%	(5.2		)	(0.7	)%	(12.9		)	(0.7	)%	(15.6		)	(0.8	)%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(2.0		)	(0.2	)%	—			—		(10.7		)	(0.5	)%	—			—	%
Interest income	0.2			0.0	%	0.1			0.0	%	0.8			0.0	%	0.3			0.0	%
Earnings before income taxes	46.3			6.4	%	48.1			6.6	%	95.5			4.8	%	97.9			5.0	%
Income tax provision	(12.3		)	(1.7	)%	(14.9		)	(2.1	)%	(25.2		)	(1.2	)%	(31.2		)	(1.6	)%
Net earnings	34.0			4.7	%	33.2			4.5	%	70.3			3.6	%	66.7			3.4	%
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.0			0.0	%	0.1			0.0	%	0.2			0.0	%	0.1			0.0	%
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	34.0		4.7	%	$	33.1		4.5	%	$	70.1		3.6	%	$	66.6		3.4	%

Net Sales 

Net sales decreased $0.7 million, or 0.1%, to $728.6 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $729.3 million for the third quarter of 2014. Excluding Shoes.com, which contributed $13.7 million of net sales in the third quarter of 2014 and was subsequently sold in December 2014, our net sales were $13.1 million, or 1.8% higher than the third quarter of last year. Net sales at our Brand Portfolio segment decreased while net sales at our Famous Footwear segment increased. Our Brand Portfolio segment reported a $7.7 million decrease in net sales, driven by lower net sales of our Naturalizer, Franco Sarto and Via Spiga brands, partially offset by growth from our LifeStride, Fergie and Vince brands.Our retail stores were impacted by a lower Canadian dollar exchange rate and a lower store count, partially offset by an increase in same-store sales of 2.5%. Net sales of our Famous Footwear segment increased $7.1 million, or 1.6%, reflecting a 4.4% increase in same-store sales, partially offset by the disposition of Shoes.com.

Net sales increased $12.5 million, or 0.6%, to $1,968.8 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $1,956.3 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014. Excluding Shoes.com, our net sales were $48.7 million, or 2.5% higher than the nine months ended November 1, 2014. Net sales at our Brand Portfolio segment increased while net sales at our Famous Footwear segment decreased. Our Brand Portfolio segment reported a $20.3 million increase in net sales, driven by strong sales of our Sam Edelman, Vince, LifeStride, and Dr. Scholl's brands, partially offset by a decrease in net sales of our Franco Sarto and Via Spiga brands.  Our retail stores were impacted by a lower Canadian dollar exchange rate, a lower store count and a 1.7% decline in same-store sales. Net sales of our Famous Footwear segment decreased $7.8 million, reflecting a $36.3 million decrease in sales attributable to Shoes.com, partially offset by a 2.6% increase in same-store sales.

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Same-store sales changes are calculated by comparing the sales in stores that have been open at least 13 months. Relocated stores are treated as new stores, and closed stores are excluded from the calculation. Sales change from new and closed stores, net reflects the change in net sales due to stores that have been opened or closed during the period and are therefore excluded from the same-store sales calculation. E-commerce sales for those e-commerce websites that function as an extension of a retail chain are included in the same-store sales calculation.

Gross Profit 

Gross profit decreased $2.3 million, or 0.8%, to $288.4 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $290.7 million for the third quarter of 2014, reflecting lower gross profit in our Brand Portfolio segment, partially offset by an increase in the Famous Footwear segment.  As a percentage of net sales, gross profit decreased to 39.6% for the third quarter of 2015, compared to 39.9% for the third quarter of 2014, reflecting decreases in both our Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio segments. The decrease was driven by a sales mix shift from boots to booties, an increase in freight expense attributable to higher ecommerce sales and an increase in late-season sales of sandals during the quarter, which generally have lower product margins. Retail and wholesale net sales remained consistent at 67% and 33% in both the third quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of 2014.

Gross profit increased $7.1 million, or 0.9%, to $799.8 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $792.7 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014, reflecting higher gross profit in both our Brand Portfolio and Famous Footwear segments.  As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased to 40.6% for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to 40.5% for the nine months ended November 1, 2014, driven by our Famous Footwear segment, which reported a gross profit rate of 44.8% for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to 44.3% for the nine months ended November 1, 2014. These increases were partially offset by a decline in the Brand Portfolio segment gross profit rate to 34.0% in the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to 34.3% in the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and a lower consolidated mix of wholesale versus retail sales. Gross profit rates in our retail businesses are higher, on average, than in our wholesale business. Retail and wholesale net sales were 67% and 33%, respectively, in the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to 68% and 32% in the nine months ended November 1, 2014.

We classify certain warehousing, distribution, sourcing and other inventory procurement costs in selling and administrative expenses. Accordingly, our gross profit and selling and administrative expense rates, as a percentage of net sales, may not be comparable to other companies. 

Selling and Administrative Expenses 

Selling and administrative expensesdecreased $1.3 million, or 0.5%, to $236.2 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $237.5 million in the third quarter of 2014. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses decreased to 32.4% for the third quarter of 2015 from 32.6% for the third quarter of 2014.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $2.0 million, or 0.3%, to $681.5 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $679.5 million in the nine months ended November 1, 2014. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses decreased to 34.6% for the nine months ended October 31, 2015 from 34.7% for the nine months ended November 1, 2014.

Operating Earnings 

Operating earnings decreased $1.0 million, or1.9%, to $52.2 million for thethird quarter of 2015, compared to $53.2 million for thethird quarter of 2014, reflecting lower net sales and gross profit rate, partially offset by lower selling and administrative expenses.  As a percentage of net sales, operating earnings decreased to7.2% for thethird quarter of 2015, compared to7.3% for the third quarter of 2014.

Operating earnings increased $5.1 million, or 4.5%, to $118.3 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $113.2 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014, reflecting higher net sales and gross profit rate. As a percentage of net sales, operating earnings improved to6.0% for thenine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to5.8% for the nine months ended November 1, 2014.

Interest Expense 

Interest expense decreased $1.1 million, or 20.6%, to $4.1 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $5.2 million for the third quarter of 2014,primarily reflecting the lower interest rate on our 2023 Senior Notes and lower average borrowings under our revolving credit agreement, as further discussed in Liquidity and Capital Resources. 

Interest expense decreased $2.7 million, or 17.2%, to $12.9 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $15.6 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014, driven by the factors described above.

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Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on early extinguishment of debt was $2.0 million for the third quarter and $10.7 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, reflecting the redemption of our 2019 Senior Notes prior to maturity, as further discussed in Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. We incurred no corresponding charges during the three or nine months ended November 1, 2014.

Income Tax Provision 

Our effective tax rate can vary considerably from period to period, depending on a number of factors. Our consolidated effective tax rate was 26.7% for the third quarter of 2015, compared to 30.9% for the third quarter of 2014. We recognized discrete tax benefits of $1.3 million during the quarter related to the anticipated utilization of certain tax asset carryforwards that were previously fully reserved. If these discrete tax benefits had not been recognized during the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company's effective tax rate would have been 29.5%.

For the nine months ended October 31, 2015, our consolidated effective tax rate was 26.4%, compared to 31.8% for the nine months ended November 1, 2014. The effective tax rate was lower for the nine months ended October 31, 2015 as a result of $4.2 million of discrete tax benefits recognized during the period. The discrete tax benefits related to a number of factors, including the conversion of one of our primary operating subsidiaries to a limited liability company and the utilization of certain tax asset carry forwards primarily related to the disposition of Shoes.com that were previously fully reserved. If these discrete tax benefits had not been recognized, our effective tax rate would have been 30.8% for the nine months ended October 31, 2015.

Net Earnings

Net earnings increased $0.8 million, or 2.3%, to $34.0 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $33.2 million for the third quarter of 2014, reflecting the factors described above.

Net earnings increased $3.6 million, or 5.2%, to $70.3 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $66.7 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014, reflecting stronger sales and operating earnings, partially offset by the loss on early extinguishment of debt, as described above.

Net Earnings Attributable to Caleres, Inc. 

Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. were $34.0 million and $70.1 million during the third quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2015,  compared to net earnings of $33.1 million and $66.6 million during the third quarter of 2014 and nine months ended November 1, 2014, as a result of the factors described above.

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FAMOUS FOOTWEAR
	Thirteen Weeks Ended										Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
	October 31, 2015					November 1, 2014					October 31, 2015					November 1, 2014
				% of  Net Sales					% of  Net Sales					% of  Net Sales					% of  Net Sales
($ millions, except sales per square
foot)
Operating Results
Net sales	$	456.2		100.0	%	$	449.1		100.0	%	$	1,212.1		100.0	%	$	1,219.9		100.0	%
Cost of goods sold	261.3			57.3	%	255.3			56.8	%	669.5			55.2	%	679.8			55.7	%
Gross profit	194.9			42.7	%	193.8			43.2	%	542.6			44.8	%	540.1			44.3	%
Selling and administrative expenses	155.3			34.0	%	156.4			34.9	%	447.3			36.9	%	450.4			37.0	%
Operating earnings	$	39.6		8.7	%	$	37.4		8.3	%	$	95.3		7.9	%	$	89.7		7.3	%
Key Metrics
Same-store sales % change	4.4		%			(0.2		)%			2.6		%			0.8		%
Same-store sales $ change	$	18.5				$	(0.9	)			$	29.4				$	9.3
Sales change from new and closed stores, net	$	2.9				$	(3.3	)			$	0.4				$	(5.8	)
Impact of changes in Canadian exchange rate on sales	$	(0.6	)			$	—				$	(1.3	)			$	—
Sales change of Shoes.com (sold in December 2014)	$	(13.7	)			$	(0.3	)			$	(36.3	)			$	(5.9	)
Sales per square foot, excluding e-commerce (thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended)	$	63				$	61				$	169				$	166
Sales per square foot, excluding e-commerce (trailing twelve months)	$	218				$	213				$	218				$	213
Square footage (thousand sq. ft.)	6,951					6,983					6,951					6,983
Stores opened	13					12					38					40
Stores closed	13					6					32					43
Ending stores	1,044					1,041					1,044					1,041

Net Sales 

Net sales increased $7.1 million, or 1.6%, to $456.2 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $449.1 million for the third quarter of 2014. The increase was due primarily to a 4.4% increase in same-store sales, partially offset by the disposition of Shoes.com in December 2014, which contributed $13.7 million of net sales in the third quarter of 2014.  Famous Footwear reported an improved customer conversion rate and higher average unit retail prices, partially offset by a decline in customer traffic in our stores.Famous Footwear experienced sales growth in the canvas, athletic footwear, and boot categories. During the third quarter of 2015, we opened 13 new stores and closed 13 stores, resulting in 1,044 stores and total square footage of 7.0 million at the end of the third quarter of 2015, compared to 1,041 stores and total square footage of 7.0 million at the end of the third quarter of 2014. On a trailing twelve month basis, sales per square foot, excluding e-commerce, increased 2.5% to $218 for the twelve months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $213 for the twelve months ended November 1, 2014. Members of Rewards, our customer loyalty program, continue to account for a majority of the segment’s sales, with approximately 75% of our net sales made to members of our Rewards program in both the third quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of 2014. 

Net sales decreased $7.8 million, or 0.6%, to $1,212.1 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $1,219.9 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014. The decrease was due primarily to the disposition of Shoes.com, which contributed $36.3 million of net sales in the nine months ended November 1, 2014, partially offset by a 2.6% increase in same-store sales. Famous Footwear reported an improved customer conversion rate and higher average unit retail prices, partially offset by a decline in customer traffic in our stores. Famous Footwear experienced sales growth in the canvas, athletic, and boot categories. During the nine months ended October 31, 2015, we opened 38 new stores and closed 32 stores.

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Gross Profit 

Gross profit increased $1.1 million, or 0.6%, to $194.9 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $193.8 million for the third quarter of 2014. As a percentage of net sales, our gross profit was 42.7% for the third quarter of 2015, compared to 43.2% for the third quarter of 2014. The decrease in our gross profit rate was primarily driven by lower product margins on sandals and non-athletic footwear, higher inventory markdowns and an increase in freight expense attributable to higher sales at Famous.com. As a result of the unseasonably warm weather during the quarter, we experienced higher sales of sandals, which generally have lower than average product margins.

Gross profit increased $2.5 million, or 0.5%, to $542.6 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $540.1 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014. As a percentage of net sales, our gross profit was 44.8% for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to 44.3% for the nine months ended November 1, 2014. The increase in our gross profit rate reflects a continued shift in mix toward higher margin product and improved margins resulting from the disposal of Shoes.com, partially offset by higher freight expense.

Selling and Administrative Expenses 

Selling and administrative expenses decreased $1.1 million, or 0.7%, to $155.3 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $156.4 million for the third quarter of 2014.  The decrease was primarily attributable to lower expenses due to the disposal of Shoes.com, partially offset by higher marketing expense and higher salaries and benefits. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses decreased to 34.0% for the third quarter of 2015, compared to 34.9% for the third quarter of 2014. 

Selling and administrative expenses decreased $3.1 million, or 0.7%, to $447.3 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $450.4 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014.   The decrease was primarily attributable to lower expenses due to the disposal of Shoes.com, partially offset by higher store rent and facilities costs and higher salaries and benefits. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses decreased to 36.9% for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to 37.0% for the nine months ended November 1, 2014. 

Operating Earnings  

Operating earnings increased $2.2 million, or6.0%, to $39.6 million for thethird quarter of 2015, compared to $37.4 million for thethird quarter of 2014. The increase was due to higher net sales and lower selling and administrative expenses, partially offset by a lower gross profit rate as described above. As a percentage of net sales, operating earnings increasedto8.7% for thethird quarter of 2015, comparedto 8.3% for thethird quarter of 2014. 

Operating earnings increased $5.6 million, or6.3%, to $95.3 million for thenine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $89.7 million for thenine months ended November 1, 2014. The increase was due to lower selling and administrative expenses and a higher gross profit rate as described above. As a percentage of net sales, operating earnings increasedto7.9% for thenine months ended October 31, 2015, comparedto 7.3% for thenine months ended November 1, 2014. 

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BRAND PORTFOLIO
	Thirteen Weeks Ended										Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
	October 31, 2015					November 1, 2014					October 31, 2015					November 1, 2014
				% of					% of					% of					% of
				Net					Net					Net					Net
($ millions)				Sales					Sales					Sales					Sales
Operating Results
Net sales	$	272.5		100.0	%	$	280.2		100.0	%	$	756.7		100.0	%	$	736.4		100.0	%
Cost of goods sold	178.9			65.7	%	183.3			65.4	%	499.5			66.0	%	483.8			65.7	%
Gross profit	93.6			34.3	%	96.9			34.6	%	257.2			34.0	%	252.6			34.3	%
Selling and administrative expenses	72.6			26.6	%	69.3			24.7	%	209.1			27.6	%	196.3			26.6	%
Operating earnings	$	21.0		7.7	%	$	27.6		9.9	%	$	48.1		6.4	%	$	56.3		7.7	%
Key Metrics
Wholesale/retail sales mix (%)	87%/13%					87%/13%					87%/13%					85%/15%
Change in wholesale net sales ($)	$	(5.5	)			$	37.3				$	29.5				$	61.3
Unfilled order position at end of period	$	318.4				$	333.4
Same-store sales % change	2.5		%			(6.9		)%			(1.7		)%			(3.5		)%
Same-store sales $ change	$	0.8				$	(2.5	)			$	(1.6	)			$	(3.5	)
Sales change from new and closed stores, net	$	(0.6	)			$	(2.8	)			$	(2.0	)			$	(9.7	)
Impact of changes in Canadian exchange rate on retail sales	$	(2.4	)			$	(1.0	)			$	(5.6	)			$	(2.7	)
Sales per square foot, excluding e-commerce (thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended)	$	91				$	100				$	262				$	289
Sales per square foot, excluding e-commerce (trailing twelve months)	$	350				$	384				$	350				$	384
Square footage (thousands sq. ft.)	291					304					291					304
Stores opened	2					3					3					7
Stores closed	1					1					10					14
Ending stores	164					172					164					172

Net Sales

Net sales decreased $7.7 million, or2.8%, to $272.5 million for thethird quarter of 2015, compared to $280.2 million forthe third quarter of 2014. The decrease was driven by lower net sales of our Naturalizer, Franco Sarto, and Via Spiga brands, partially offset by growth from our LifeStride, Fergie and Vince brands. Our retail stores were impacted by a lower Canadian dollar exchange rate and a lower store count, partially offset by an increase in same-store sales of 2.5%. During the third quarter of 2015, we opened two stores and closed one store, resulting in a total of 164 stores and total square footage of 0.3 million at the end of the third quarter of 2015, compared to 172 stores and total square footage of 0.3 million at the end of the third quarter of 2014. On a trailing twelve month basis, sales per square foot, excluding e-commerce, decreased 8.6% to $350 for the twelve months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $384 for the twelve months ended November 1, 2014. Our unfilled order position decreased $15.0 million, or 4.5%, to $318.4 million as of October 31, 2015, from $333.4 million as of November 1, 2014 primarily due to declines in our Naturalizer and Dr. Scholl's brands, partially offset by an increase in our Sam Edelman brand.

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Net sales increased $20.3 million, or2.7%, to $756.7 million for thenine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $736.4 million forthe nine months ended November 1, 2014.  The increase reflects strength in many of our brands including Sam Edelman, Vince, LifeStride, and Dr. Scholl's, partially offset by a decrease in net sales of our Franco Sarto and Via Spiga brands. Our retail stores were impacted by a lower Canadian dollar exchange rate, a lower store count and a 1.7% decline in same-store sales. During the nine months ended October 31, 2015, we opened three stores and closed 10 stores.

Gross Profit 

Gross profit decreased $3.3 million, or 3.5%, to $93.6 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $96.9 million for the third quarter of 2014, driven by the decrease in net sales and a lower gross profit rate. As a percentage of net sales, our gross profit was 34.3% for the third quarter of 2015, compared to 34.6% for the third quarter of 2014.  The decrease in our gross profit rate was primarily driven by an increase in freight expense in the third quarter of 2015, due in part to the increase in our ecommerce sales, and the sales mix shift from boots to booties.

Gross profit increased $4.6 million, or 1.8%, to $257.2 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $252.6 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014, driven by increase in net sales, partially offset by a lower gross profit rate. As a percentage of net sales, our gross profit was 34.0% for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to 34.3% for the nine months ended November 1, 2014, primarily driven by higher inventory markdowns and a lower mix of retail sales in the nine months ended October 31, 2015.

Selling and Administrative Expenses 

Selling and administrative expenses increased $3.3 million, or 4.6%, to $72.6 million for the third quarter of 2015, compared to $69.3 million for the third quarter of 2014, driven byan increase in salaries and benefits, higher marketing expenses and investments in our Diane von Furstenberg brand, partially offset by lower anticipated payments under our cash-based incentive plans. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses increased to 26.6% for the third quarter of 2015, compared to 24.7% for the third quarter of 2014. 

Selling and administrative expenses increased $12.8 million, or 6.5%, to $209.1 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $196.3 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014, driven by the above named factors. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses increased to 27.6% for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to 26.6% for the nine months ended November 1, 2014. 

Operating Earnings 

Operating earnings decreased $6.6 million, or 23.9%, to $21.0 million for thethird quarter of 2015, compared to $27.6 million for thethird quarter of 2014. The decrease was driven bylower net sales and gross profit rate, and an increase in selling and administrative expenses. As a percentage of net sales, operating earnings decreased to7.7% for thethird quarter of 2015, compared to9.9% in thethird quarter of 2014. 

Operating earnings decreased $8.2 million, or 14.6%, to $48.1 million for thenine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $56.3 million for thenine months ended November 1, 2014. The decrease was primarily driven byan increase in selling and administrative expenses and a lower gross profit rate, partially offset by an increase in net sales. As a percentage of net sales, operating earnings decreased to6.4% for thenine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to7.7% in thenine months ended November 1, 2014. 

OTHER

The Other category includes unallocated corporate administrative expenses and other costs and recoveries. Costs of $8.5 million were incurred for the third quarter of 2015 compared to costs of $11.8 million for the third quarter of 2014. The $3.3 million decrease in costs was primarily attributable to a decrease in salaries and benefits and lower pension expense.

Unallocated corporate administrative expenses and other costs and recoveries were $25.1 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $32.8 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014. The $7.7 million decrease in costs was primarily attributable to lower pension expense and the gain on sale of a vacant building at our Corporate headquarters, partially offset by higher anticipated payments under our cash and stock-based incentive plans for the nine months ended October 31, 2015.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Borrowings 

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($ millions)	October 31, 2015		November 1, 2014		January 31, 2015
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	$	—	$	14.0	$	—
Long-term debt – senior notes	200.0		199.2		199.2
Total debt	$	200.0	$	213.2	$	199.2

Total debt obligations of $200.0 million at October 31, 2015, decreased $13.2 million compared to $213.2 million at November 1, 2014 and increased $0.8 million compared to $199.2 million at January 31, 2015.  Interest expense for the third quarter of 2015 decreased $1.1 million to $4.1 million, compared to $5.2 million for the third quarter of 2014 and decreased $2.7 million to $12.9 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2015, compared to $15.6 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 primarily as a result of the lower interest rate on our 2023 Senior Notes and lower average borrowings under our revolving credit agreement.

At October 31, 2015, we had no borrowings outstanding and $6.3 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Total borrowing availability was $561.8 million at October 31, 2015. We were in compliance with all covenants and restrictions under the Credit Agreement as of October 31, 2015. 

$200 Million Senior Notes 

As further discussed in Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, on July 20, 2015, we commenced a cash tender offer for our 2019 Senior Notes. The tender offer expired on July 24, 2015 and $160.7 million aggregate principal amount of the 2019 Senior Notes were tendered. The remaining $39.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2019 Senior Notes was redeemed on August 26, 2015. During the third quarter and the nine months ended October 31, 2015, we recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $2.0 million and $10.7 million, respectively, representing the tender offer and call premiums, the unamortized debt issuance costs and original issue discount associated with the 2019 Senior Notes. Of the $2.0 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, approximately $0.6 million was non-cash for the third quarter of 2015. Of the $10.7 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, approximately $3.0 million was non-cash for the nine months ended October 31, 2015.

On July 27, 2015, we closed on the offering of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Senior Notes in a private placement.  On October 22, 2015, we commenced an offer to exchange our 2023 Senior Notes outstanding for substantially identical debt securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The exchange offer was completed on November 23, 2015 and did not affect the amount of our indebtedness outstanding.

The 2023 Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the subsidiaries of Caleres, Inc. that is an obligor under the Credit Agreement. The 2023 Senior Notes bear interest at 6.25%, which is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year beginning on February 15, 2016. The 2023 Senior Notes mature on August 15, 2023. Prior to August 15, 2018, we may redeem some or all of the 2023 Senior Notes at various redemption prices.

The net proceeds from the offering were approximately $196.3 million after deducting fees and expenses associated with the offering. We used the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem the outstanding 2019 Senior Notes. 

The 2023 Senior Notes also contain certain covenants and restrictions that limit certain activities including, among other things, levels of indebtedness, payments of dividends, the guarantee or pledge of assets, certain investments, common stock repurchases, mergers and acquisitions and sales of assets. As of October 31, 2015, we were in compliance with all covenants and restrictions relating to the 2023 Senior Notes.

Working Capital and Cash Flow

	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ millions)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			Change
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	84.0		$	68.5		$	15.5
Net cash used for investing activities	(45.3		)	(112.4		)	67.1
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	(19.3		)	0.5			(19.8		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(0.5		)	(0.1		)	(0.4		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	18.9		$	(43.5	)	$	62.4

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Reasons for the major variances in cash provided (used) in the table above are as follows: 

Cash provided by operating activities was $15.5 million higher in the nine months ended October 31, 2015 as compared to the nine months ended November 1, 2014, reflecting the following factors:  

• A smaller increase in inventories in the nine months ended October 31, 2015 compared to the comparable period in 2014, reflecting our continued focus on inventory management;

• Higher net earnings (adjusted for non-cash items); and

• A smaller decrease in trade accounts payable in the nine months ended October 31, 2015 compared to the comparable period in 2014 due to the timing of payments; partially offset by

• A decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the nine months ended October 31, 2015 compared to an increase in the comparable period in 2014, driven by higher payments under our cash-based incentive plans in 2015; and

• A larger increase in prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets in the nine months ended October 31, 2015, driven by an increase in the pension asset.

Cash used for investing activities was $67.1 million lower in the nine months ended October 31, 2015, as compared to the comparable period in 2014 due primarily to the $65.1 million acquisition of the Franco Sarto trademarks in the first quarter of 2014 and the $7.4 million in proceeds from disposal of property and equipment related to the sale of a vacant building at our Corporate headquarters in the second quarter of 2015. These variances were partially offset by higher purchases of property and equipment in the nine months ended October 31, 2015, driven by the expansion and modernization of one of our distribution centers and leasehold improvements associated with the relocation of one of our leased office facilities in New York City. For fiscal 2015, we expect purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software of approximately $75 million. 

Cash used for financing activities was $19.8 million higher for the nine months ended October 31, 2015 as compared to the comparable period in 2014 primarily due to a decrease in net borrowings under the revolving credit agreement, the acquisition of treasury stock in the first quarter of 2015, an increase in common stock issued under share-based plans, and debt issuance costs associated with the offering of the 2023 Senior Notes in the second quarter of 2015.

A summary of key financial data and ratios at the dates indicated is as follows: 

	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			January 31, 2015
Working capital ($ millions) (1)	$	443.7		$	393.8		$	393.8
Current ratio (2)	2.18:1			2.01:1			1.99:1
Debt-to-capital ratio (3)	24.9		%	28.3		%	26.9		%

(1) Working capital has been computed as total current assets less total current liabilities.

(2) The current ratio has been computed by dividing total current assets by total current liabilities.

(3) The debt-to-capital ratio has been computed by dividing total debt by total capitalization. Total debt is defined as long-term debt and borrowings under the revolving credit agreement. Total capitalization is defined as total debt and total shareholders’ equity.

Working capital at October 31, 2015 was $443.7 million, which was $49.9 million higher than at November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015. Our current ratio increased to 2.18 to 1 as of October 31, 2015, compared to 2.01 to 1 at November 1, 2014, and 1.99 to 1 at January 31, 2015. The increase in working capital and the current ratio from January 31, 2015 to October 31, 2015 reflects higher cash and cash equivalents, a decrease in trade accounts payable, and higher receivables in the nine months ended October 31, 2015. The increase in working capital from November 1, 2014 to October 31, 2015 reflects higher cash and cash equivalents, a decrease in borrowings under the revolving credit agreement, and higher receivables, partially offset by lower inventory levels. Our debt-to-capital ratio was 24.9% as of October 31, 2015, compared to 28.3% as of November 1, 2014 and 26.9% as of January 31, 2015. The decrease in our debt-to-capital ratio from November 1, 2014 reflects higher shareholders' equity due to the impact of our net earnings and a $13.2 million decrease in total debt obligations. The decrease in our debt-to-capital ratio from January 31, 2015 reflects higher shareholders' equity due to net earnings for 2015.

At October 31, 2015, we had $86.3 million of cash and cash equivalents, nearly half of which represents cash and cash equivalents of our foreign subsidiaries. In accordance with Internal Revenue Service guidelines limiting the length of time that our parent

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company can borrow funds from foreign subsidiaries, the Company utilizes the cash and cash equivalents of its foreign subsidiaries to manage the liquidity needs of the consolidated company and minimize interest expense on a consolidated basis.

We declared and paid dividends of$0.07per share in both the third quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of 2014. The declaration and payment of any future dividend is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on our results of operations, financial condition, business conditions and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. However, we presently expect that dividends will continue to be paid. 

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

Our contractual obligations primarily consist of purchase obligations, operating lease commitments, long-term debt, interest on long-term debt, minimum license commitments,  borrowings under our revolving credit agreement, obligations for our supplemental executive retirement plan and other postretirement benefits and obligations.

Except for changes within the normal course of business (primarily changes in purchase obligations, which fluctuate throughout the year as a result of the seasonal nature of our operations, borrowings under and repayments of our revolving credit agreement and changes in operating lease commitments as a result of new stores, store closures and lease renewals), there have been no other significant changes to our contractual obligations identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

No material changes have occurred related to critical accounting policies and estimates since the end of the most recent fiscal year. For further information, see Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015. 

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently issued accounting pronouncements and their impact on the Company are described in Note 2 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and expectations regarding the Company’s future performance and the performance of its brands. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.  These risks include (i) changing consumer demands, which may be influenced by consumers' disposable income, which in turn can be influenced by general economic conditions; (ii) rapidly changing fashion trends and purchasing patterns; (iii) intense competition within the footwear industry; (iv) political and economic conditions or other threats to the continued and uninterrupted flow of inventory from China and other countries, where the Company relies heavily on third-party manufacturing facilities for a significant amount of its inventory; (v) the ability to accurately forecast sales and manage inventory levels; (vi) cybersecurity threats or other major disruption to the Company’s information technology systems; (vii) customer concentration and increased consolidation in the retail industry; (viii) a disruption in the Company’s distribution centers; (ix) the ability to recruit and retain senior management and other key associates; (x) foreign currency fluctuations; (xi) compliance with applicable laws and standards with respect to labor, trade and product safety issues; (xii) the ability to secure/exit leases on favorable terms; (xiii) the ability to attract, retain and maintain good relationships with licensors and protect intellectual property rights; and (xiv) the ability to maintain relationships with current suppliers.  The Company's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission contain detailed information relating to such factors, including, without limitation, the information under the caption “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015, which information is incorporated by reference herein and updated by the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company does not undertake any obligation or plan to update these forward-looking statements, even though its situation may change.

ITEM 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

No material changes have taken place in the quantitative and qualitative information about market risk since the end of the most recent fiscal year. For further information, see Part II, Item 7A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015.  

ITEM 4 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

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It is the Chief Executive Officer's and Chief Financial Officer's ultimate responsibility to ensure we maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our disclosure controls and procedures include mandatory communication of material events, automated accounting processing and reporting, management review of monthly, quarterly and annual results, an established system of internal controls and internal control reviews by our internal auditors. 

A control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Furthermore, the design of a control system must reflect the fact there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to errors or fraud may occur and not be detected.  Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide a reasonable level of assurance that their objectives are achieved.  As of October 31, 2015, management of the Company, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon and as of the date of that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level. 

There were no significant changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended October 31, 2015, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.   

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in legal proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such ordinary course of business proceedings and litigation currently pending will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position. All legal costs associated with litigation are expensed as incurred. 

Information regarding Legal Proceedings is set forth within Note 15 to the condensed consolidated financial statements and incorporated by reference herein. 

ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS

No material changes have occurred related to our risk factors since the end of the most recent fiscal year. For further information, see Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015.  

ITEM 2 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table provides information relating to our repurchases of common stock during the third quarter of 2015:

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					Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program (1)
				Total Number Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program (1)
	Total Number of Shares Purchased (2)	Average Price Paid per Share (2)
Fiscal Period
August 2, 2015 – August 29, 2015	—	$	—	—	2,348,500
August 30, 2015 – October 3, 2015	3,105	32.20		—	2,348,500
October 4, 2015 – October 31, 2015	5,912	31.58		—	2,348,500
Total	9,017	$	31.79	—	2,348,500

(1) On August 25, 2011, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to 2.5 million shares of our outstanding common stock. We can use the repurchase program to repurchase shares on the open market or in private transactions from time to time, depending on market conditions. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date. Under this plan, 151,500 shares were repurchased during the first quarter of 2015. Therefore, there were 2.3 million shares authorized to be purchased under the program as of October 31, 2015. Our repurchases of common stock are limited under our debt agreements. 

(2) Includes shares that were tendered by employees related to certain share-based awards. The shares related to employee share-based awards were tendered in satisfaction of the exercise price of stock options and/or to satisfy minimum tax withholding amounts for non-qualified stock options, restricted stock and stock performance awards. Accordingly, these share purchases are not considered a part of our publicly announced stock repurchase program. 

ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None. 

ITEM 4 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable. 

ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION

None. 

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ITEM 6 EXHIBITS

Exhibit   No.
3.1		Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Caleres, Inc. (the “Company”) incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed June 1, 2015.
3.2		Bylaws of the Company as amended through May 28, 2015, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 1, 2015.
31.1	†	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	†	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	†	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	†	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH  101.CAL  101.LAB  101.PRE  101.DEF	†  †  †  †  †	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document   XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document   XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document

† Denotes exhibit is filed with this Form 10-Q. 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. 

	CALERES, INC.
Date: December 9, 2015	/s/ Kenneth H. Hannah
	Kenneth H. Hannah Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   on behalf of the Registrant and as the Principal Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Diane M. Sullivan, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Caleres, Inc. (the “registrant”);

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

/s/ Diane M. Sullivan

Diane M. Sullivan

Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors

Caleres, Inc.

December 9, 2015

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Kenneth H. Hannah, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Caleres, Inc. (the “registrant”);

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

/s/ Kenneth H. Hannah

Kenneth H. Hannah

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Caleres, Inc.

December 9, 2015

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant to

18 U.S.C. §1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Caleres, Inc. (the “Registrant”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), we, Diane M. Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Registrant, and Kenneth H. Hannah, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, certify, to the best of our knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

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

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

/s/ Diane M. Sullivan

Diane M. Sullivan

Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors

Caleres, Inc.

December 9, 2015

/s/ Kenneth H. Hannah

Kenneth H. Hannah

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Caleres, Inc.

December 9, 2015

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets not subject to amortization		$ 20,800	$ 21,000	$ 20,800	$ 21,000
Amortization expense related to intangible assets				2,769	2,963
Acquisition of trademarks	$ (65,000)
Transaction costs	$ 100
Intangible Assets, Explanation of Significant Deletions						.2
Primarily Owned and Licensed Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense related to intangible assets		$ 900	$ 1,000	$ 2,800	$ 3,000
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives	40 years
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives				15 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, estimated useful lives				40 years

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Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Guarantors, ownership percentage by parent	100.00%

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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferral percentage of base salary			50.00%
Percentage component of compensation allowed as deferral under deferred compensation plan			100.00%
Maximum pay out percentage			200.00%
Long-lived assets held for use	$ 89,446	$ 87,924
Selling and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charge of long-lived assets	600	500	$ 1,500	$ 1,200
Selling and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Famous Footwear [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charge of long-lived assets	200	300	700	700
Selling and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Brand Portfolio [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charge of long-lived assets	$ 400	$ 200	$ 800	$ 500
Performance Share Units [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Requisite service period			3 years
Minimum pay out percentage			0.00%
Maximum pay out percentage			200.00%

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Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 86,298	$ 67,403	$ 39,080	$ 82,546
Receivables, net	148,192	136,646	138,217
Inventories, net	544,341	543,103	567,777
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,815	43,744	37,845
Total current assets	819,646	790,896	782,919
Other assets	145,377	141,586	139,878
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	131,818	134,587	135,774
Property and equipment, net	163,442	149,743	151,289
Total assets	1,260,283	1,216,812	1,209,860
Liabilities and Equity
Line of Credit, Current	0	0	14,000
Trade accounts payable	200,251	215,921	203,062
Other accrued expenses	175,649	181,162	172,077
Total current liabilities	375,900	397,083	389,139
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	200,000	199,197	199,150
Other liabilities	82,528	78,910	80,554
Total other liabilities	282,528	278,107	279,704
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders' equity	601,003	540,910	540,254
Noncontrolling interests	852	712	763
Total equity	601,855	541,622	541,017
Total liabilities and equity	1,260,283	1,216,812	1,209,860
Parent [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	48,711	13,891	0
Receivables, net	122,291	89,030	115,520
Inventories, net	134,353	148,082	128,709
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,440	41,494	10,278
Intercompany receivable – current	267	1,194	466
Total current assets	318,062	293,691	254,973
Other assets	123,167	113,922	117,472
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	116,114	117,792	118,416
Property and equipment, net	32,943	29,237	28,000
Investment in subsidiaries	1,012,191	956,831	914,450
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	404,904	459,774	407,970
Total assets	2,007,381	1,971,247	1,841,281
Liabilities and Equity
Line of Credit, Current			14,000
Trade accounts payable	56,536	60,377	53,944
Other accrued expenses	60,936	110,714	68,124
Intercompany payable – current	2,884	4,948	2,803
Total current liabilities	120,356	176,039	138,871
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	200,000	199,197	199,150
Other liabilities	46,368	41,847	35,986
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	1,039,654	1,013,254	927,020
Total other liabilities	1,286,022	1,254,298	1,162,156
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders' equity	601,003	540,910	540,254
Total equity	601,003	540,910	540,254
Total liabilities and equity	2,007,381	1,971,247	1,841,281
Guarantors [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	3,999	0	0	0
Receivables, net	1,502	5,398	1,413
Inventories, net	388,177	376,254	402,048
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	23,729	20,777	20,839
Intercompany receivable – current	117	0	521
Total current assets	417,524	402,429	424,821
Other assets	16,102	13,733	13,609
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	2,800	2,800	2,800
Property and equipment, net	120,633	109,720	112,047
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	0
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	355,069	306,871	289,222
Total assets	912,128	835,553	842,499
Liabilities and Equity
Line of Credit, Current			0
Trade accounts payable	126,638	114,208	123,889
Other accrued expenses	100,913	85,638	85,358
Intercompany payable – current	0	0	0
Total current liabilities	227,551	199,846	209,247
Other liabilities
Long-term debt		0	0
Other liabilities	33,712	32,574	37,846
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	37,932	21,078	38,407
Total other liabilities	71,644	53,652	76,253
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders' equity	612,933	582,055	556,999
Total equity	612,933	582,055	556,999
Total liabilities and equity	912,128	835,553	842,499
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	33,588	53,512	39,080	$ 82,546
Receivables, net	24,399	42,218	21,284
Inventories, net	21,811	18,767	37,020
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,646	8,964	6,728
Intercompany receivable – current	11,455	8,750	15,487
Total current assets	95,899	132,211	119,599
Other assets	6,108	13,931	8,797
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	12,904	13,995	14,558
Property and equipment, net	9,866	10,786	11,242
Investment in subsidiaries	(19,114)	(18,909)	(19,785)
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	537,551	539,396	487,316
Total assets	643,214	691,410	621,727
Liabilities and Equity
Line of Credit, Current			0
Trade accounts payable	17,077	41,336	25,229
Other accrued expenses	13,800	12,301	18,595
Intercompany payable – current	8,955	4,996	13,671
Total current liabilities	39,832	58,633	57,495
Other liabilities
Long-term debt		0	0
Other liabilities	2,448	4,489	6,722
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	219,938	271,709	219,081
Total other liabilities	222,386	276,198	225,803
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders' equity	380,144	355,867	337,666
Noncontrolling interests	852	712	763
Total equity	380,996	356,579	338,429
Total liabilities and equity	643,214	691,410	621,727
Eliminations [Member]
Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	(27,491)
Intercompany receivable – current	(11,839)	(9,944)	(16,474)
Total current assets	(11,839)	(37,435)	(16,474)
Investment in subsidiaries	(993,077)	(937,922)	(894,665)
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	(1,297,524)	(1,306,041)	(1,184,508)
Total assets	(2,302,440)	(2,281,398)	(2,095,647)
Liabilities and Equity
Other accrued expenses	0	(27,491)	0
Intercompany payable – current	(11,839)	(9,944)	(16,474)
Total current liabilities	(11,839)	(37,435)	(16,474)
Other liabilities
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	(1,297,524)	(1,306,041)	(1,184,508)
Total other liabilities	(1,297,524)	(1,306,041)	(1,184,508)
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders' equity	(993,077)	(937,922)	(894,665)
Total equity	(993,077)	(937,922)	(894,665)
Total liabilities and equity	$ (2,302,440)	$ (2,281,398)	$ (2,095,647)

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Risk Management And Derivatives (Schedule Of Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments Designated As Hedging Instruments Included Within The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 513	$ 1,863	$ 440
Other Accrued Expenses [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 598	$ 1,784	$ 923

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Dispositions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 12, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sale price	$ 15,000
Proceeds from business disposition	4,400
Note receivable	7,500
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Notes Receivable, First Periodic Payment Due	1,250
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Notes Receivable, Periodic Payment Due After First installment	$ 600
Promissory note interest rate	6.00%
Promissory note interest rate, 1 year after	7.00%
Promissory note interest rate, 2 year after	8.00%
Promissory note interest rate, 3 years after	9.00%
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 7,200	$ 7,200	$ 7,000
Interest Income, Other		$ 100	$ 300

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Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$ 84,050	$ 68,502
Purchases of property and equipment	(47,344)	(36,531)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	7,433	0
Capitalized software	(5,422)	(3,849)
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets	0	(65,065)
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates		(7,000)
Intercompany Investing	0	0
Net cash used for investing activities	(45,333)	(112,445)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	117,000	741,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(117,000)	(734,000)
Proceeds from issuance of 2023 senior notes	200,000	0
Redemption of 2019 senior notes	(200,000)	0
Debt issuance costs	(3,650)	0
Dividends paid	(9,195)	(9,173)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(4,921)	0
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,606)	237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,049	2,482
Intercompany financing	0
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	(19,323)	546
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(499)	(69)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	18,895	(43,466)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	67,403	82,546
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	86,298	39,080
Parent [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	(34,602)	(31,942)
Purchases of property and equipment	(12,838)	(5,145)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	7,111
Capitalized software	(3,775)	(3,787)
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets		(65,065)
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates		0
Intercompany Investing	(356)	(717)
Net cash used for investing activities	(9,858)	(74,714)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	117,000	741,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(117,000)	(734,000)
Proceeds from issuance of 2023 senior notes	200,000
Redemption of 2019 senior notes	(200,000)
Debt issuance costs	(3,650)
Dividends paid	(9,195)	(9,173)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(4,921)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,606)	237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,049	2,482
Intercompany financing	98,603	106,110
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	79,280	106,656
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	34,820
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	13,891
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	48,711	0
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	81,599	68,773
Purchases of property and equipment	(33,292)	(27,341)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0
Capitalized software	(1,647)	(32)
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets		0
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates		0
Intercompany Investing	356	(202)
Net cash used for investing activities	(34,583)	(27,575)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	0	0
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of 2023 senior notes	0
Redemption of 2019 senior notes	0
Debt issuance costs	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Acquisition of treasury stock	0
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	0	0
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	0	0
Intercompany financing	(43,017)	(41,198)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	(43,017)	(41,198)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,999	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	3,999	0
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	37,053	31,671
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,214)	(4,045)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	322
Capitalized software	0	(30)
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets		0
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates		(7,000)
Intercompany Investing	0	919
Net cash used for investing activities	(892)	(10,156)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	0	0
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of 2023 senior notes	0
Redemption of 2019 senior notes	0
Debt issuance costs	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Acquisition of treasury stock	0
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	0	0
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	0	0
Intercompany financing	(55,586)	(64,912)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	(55,586)	(64,912)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(499)	(69)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(19,924)	(43,466)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	53,512	82,546
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 33,588	$ 39,080

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets attributable to the Company's operating segments were as follows:

($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			January 31, 2015
Intangible Assets
Famous Footwear	$	2,800		$	3,000		$	2,800
Brand Portfolio	183,068			183,068			183,068
Total intangible assets	185,868			186,068			185,868
Accumulated amortization	(68,004		)	(64,248		)	(65,235		)
Total intangible assets, net	117,864			121,820			120,633
Goodwill
Brand Portfolio	13,954			13,954			13,954
Total goodwill	13,954			13,954			13,954
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	$	131,818		$	135,774		$	134,587

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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Long-term debt – Senior Notes, Carrying Amount	$ 200,000	$ 199,197	$ 199,150
Long-term debt – Senior Notes, Fair Value	$ 200,500	$ 208,000	$ 208,500

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Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning			$ 2,712
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 12,358	$ 14,878	25,218	$ 31,146
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(66)	(1,130)	249	(1,165)
Balance, ending	2,961	15,511	2,961	15,511
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	(302)	3,487	(745)	2,356
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	348	(1,159)	791	(28)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	348	(1,159)	791	(28)
Balance, ending	46	2,328	46	2,328
Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	2,775	13,526	3,233	13,582
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(382)	(51)	(1,140)	(152)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	152	23	452	68
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(230)	(28)	(688)	(84)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(230)	(28)	(688)	(84)
Balance, ending	2,545	13,498	2,545	13,498
Derivative Transactions [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	554	(372)	224	738
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(189)	80	176	(1,014)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	16	(30)	(22)	(53)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(11)	7	(8)	14
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	5	(23)	(30)	(39)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(184)	57	146	(1,053)
Balance, ending	370	(315)	370	(315)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	3,027	16,641	2,712	16,676
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	159	(1,079)	967	(1,042)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(366)	(81)	(1,162)	(205)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	141	30	444	82
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(225)	(51)	(718)	(123)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(66)	(1,130)	249	(1,165)
Balance, ending	$ 2,961	$ 15,511	$ 2,961	$ 15,511

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Business Segment Information (Schedule Of Business Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	$ 728,639	$ 729,277	$ 1,968,756	$ 1,956,316
Intersegment sales	21,004	26,970	71,292	83,654
Operating earnings (loss)	52,223	53,213	118,293	113,241
Segment assets	1,260,283	1,209,860	1,260,283	1,209,860	$ 1,216,812
Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment assets	1,260,283	1,209,860	1,260,283	1,209,860
Famous Footwear [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	456,177	449,085	1,212,069	1,219,880
Intersegment sales	0	0	0	0
Operating earnings (loss)	39,638	37,405	95,269	89,659
Famous Footwear [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment assets	541,232	541,574	541,232	541,574
Brand Portfolio [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	272,462	280,192	756,687	736,436
Intersegment sales	21,004	26,970	71,292	83,654
Operating earnings (loss)	21,042	27,642	48,107	56,342
Brand Portfolio [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment assets	515,699	525,695	515,699	525,695
Other Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
External sales	0	0	0	0
Intersegment sales	0	0	0	0
Operating earnings (loss)	(8,457)	(11,834)	(25,083)	(32,760)
Other Segment [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment assets	$ 203,352	$ 142,591	$ 203,352	$ 142,591

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Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Caleres, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Joint venture, ownership percentage			51.00%
Hongguo International Holdings Limited [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Joint venture, ownership percentage			49.00%
B&H Footwear [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Sales to related parties	$ 2.8	$ 3.6	$ 7.5	$ 7.1

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Risk Management And Derivatives (Schedule Of Effect Of Derivative Instruments In Cash Flow Hedging Relationships On The Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Net Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	$ (35)	$ 114	$ 24	$ 110
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	19	16	132	32
Cost Of Goods Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	413	(388)	945	(1,145)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	74	30	(48)	19
Selling And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	(603)	268	(570)	(442)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	(109)	(16)	(62)	2
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	(13)	5	(27)	(12)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Note 4 Earnings Per Share

The Company uses the two-class method to compute basic and diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders. In periods of net loss, no effect is given to the Company’s participating securities since they do not contractually participate in the losses of the Company. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands, except per share amounts)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
NUMERATOR
Net earnings	$	33,992		$	33,237		$	70,246		$	66,752
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(9		)	(124		)	(177		)	(146		)
Net earnings allocated to participating securities	(1,063		)	(1,208		)	(2,272		)	(2,486		)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities	$	32,920		$	31,905		$	67,797		$	64,120
DENOMINATOR
Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	42,345			42,144			42,483			42,035
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	120			184			132			210
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	42,465			42,328			42,615			42,245
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$	0.78		$	0.76		$	1.60		$	1.53
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$	0.78		$	0.75		$	1.59		$	1.52

Options to purchase 56,997 shares of common stock for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks endedOctober 31, 2015 and 64,497 shares of common stock for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 1, 2014 were not included in the denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

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Share-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 1,769	$ 1,600	$ 5,448	$ 4,568
Shares of common stock issued during the period	14,216	72,687	379,058	586,929
Maximum pay out percentage			200.00%
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	1,344,116	1,586,970	1,344,116	1,586,970	1,395,616	1,562,470	1,598,470	1,700,098
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 19.24	$ 15.60	$ 19.24	$ 15.60	$ 18.97	$ 15.63	$ 15.60	$ 13.25
Number of stock shares granted	8,000	0	301,421	279,710
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock	$ 33.14	$ 0.00	$ 30.19	$ 28.17
Cancelled shares of stock as a result of forfeitures of restricted stock awards	(42,500)	(4,500)	(92,350)	(32,100)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 17.64	$ 20.39	$ 18.65	$ 16.39
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	(17,000)	(7,000)	(427,425)	(360,738)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 7.30	$ 11.96	$ 13.88	$ 14.21
Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock shares granted			177,921	88,185
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock			$ 30.12	$ 28.18
Minimum pay out percentage			0.00%
Maximum pay out percentage			200.00%
Requisite service period			3 years
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	6,216	72,000	76,849	305,086
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	0		16,667
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price			$ 12.81
One Year Vesting Period [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock shares granted				1,800
Four Year Vesting Period [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock shares granted			288,921	277,910
Four Year Vesting Period [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			8,333
Five Year Vesting Period [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock shares granted			12,500
Five Year Vesting Period [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			8,334
Thirteen weeks | Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	369,222	387,539	369,222	387,539	368,438		386,692
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 29.02	$ 22.08	$ 29.02	$ 22.08	$ 29.02		$ 22.07
Number of stock shares granted	784	847
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock	$ 30.40	$ 26.72
Thirty-nine weeks | Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	369,222	387,539	369,222	387,539		330,994		346,305
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 29.02	$ 22.08	$ 29.02	$ 22.08		$ 28.72		$ 21.30
Number of stock shares granted			38,228	41,234
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock			$ 31.66	$ 28.64

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Risk Management And Derivatives (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Schedule Of Contract Notional Amount Of All Purchase And Sale Contracts Of A Foreign Currency

As of October 31, 2015, November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015, the Company had forward contracts maturing at various dates through October 2016,  October 2015 and January 2016, respectively. The contract notional amount represents the net amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency.

	Contract Notional Amount
(U.S. $ equivalent in thousands)	October 31, 2015		November 1, 2014		January 31, 2015
Financial Instruments
U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company’s Canadian division with Canadian dollars)	$	17,820	$	20,391	$	19,633
Euro	16,178		14,583		16,152
Chinese yuan	15,828		14,659		14,512
Japanese yen	1,184		1,505		1,523
United Arab Emirates dirham	866		921		970
New Taiwanese dollars	610		619		599
Other currencies	243		—		—
Total financial instruments	$	52,729	$	52,678	$	53,389

Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]

The classification and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 31, 2015, November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015 are as follows:

	Asset Derivatives			Liability Derivatives
($ thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Foreign exchange forward contracts:
October 31, 2015	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	513	Other accrued expenses	$	598
November 1, 2014	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	440		Other accrued expenses	923
January 31, 2015	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,863		Other accrued expenses	1,784

Schedule Of Effect Of Derivative Instruments In Cash Flow Hedging Relationships On Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings And Balance Sheet

For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings was as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015						November 1, 2014
Foreign exchange forward contracts: Income Statement Classification (Losses) Gains - Realized	(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings			Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
Net sales	$	(35	)	$	19		$	114		$	16
Cost of goods sold	413			74			(388		)	30
Selling and administrative expenses	(603		)	(109		)	268			(16		)
Interest expense	(13		)	—			5			—

	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015						November 1, 2014
Foreign exchange forward contracts: Income Statement Classification Gains (Losses) - Realized	Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings			Gain (Loss)  Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
Net sales	$	24		$	132		$	110		$	32
Cost of goods sold	945			(48		)	(1,145		)	19
Selling and administrative expenses	(570		)	(62		)	(442		)	2
Interest expense	(27		)	—			(12		)	—

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Retirement And Other Benefit Plans (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Components Of Net Periodic Benefit (Income) Cost

The following tables set forth the components of net periodic benefit income for the Company, including domestic and Canadian plans:

	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Service cost	$	3,160		$	2,413		$	—		$	—
Interest cost	3,580			3,558			14			12
Expected return on assets	(7,919		)	(6,190		)	—			—
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	152			50			(56		)	(108		)
Prior service (income) expense	(478		)	7			—			—
Total net periodic benefit income	$	(1,505	)	$	(162	)	$	(42	)	$	(96	)
	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Service cost	$	9,482		$	7,239		$	—		$	—
Interest cost	10,744			10,674			42			36
Expected return on assets	(23,764		)	(18,571		)	—			—
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	461			152			(167		)	(325		)
Prior service (income) expense	(1,434		)	21			—			—
Total net periodic benefit income	$	(4,511	)	$	(485	)	$	(125	)	$	(289	)

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Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 728,639	$ 729,277	$ 1,968,756	$ 1,956,316
Cost of goods sold	440,205	438,547	1,169,001	1,163,603
Gross profit	288,434	290,730	799,755	792,713
Selling and administrative expenses	236,211	237,517	681,462	679,472
Operating earnings	52,223	53,213	118,293	113,241
Interest expense	(4,136)	(5,207)	(12,944)	(15,637)
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	(1,961)	0	(10,651)	0
Interest income	224	109	766	294
Intercompany interest income (expense)	0	0	0
Earnings before income taxes	46,350	48,115	95,464	97,898
Income tax benefit (provision)	(12,358)	(14,878)	(25,218)	(31,146)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	0		0
Net earnings	33,992	33,237	70,246	66,752
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	9	124	177	146
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	33,983	33,113	70,069	66,606
Comprehensive (loss) income	33,926	32,107	70,495	65,587
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(31)	93	140	100
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	33,957	32,014	70,355	65,487
Parent [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	228,351	233,606	617,512	596,364
Cost of goods sold	161,958	165,734	444,301	429,633
Gross profit	66,393	67,872	173,211	166,731
Selling and administrative expenses	59,708	62,568	172,906	168,914
Operating earnings	6,685	5,304	305	(2,183)
Interest expense	(4,136)	(5,207)	(12,943)	(15,636)
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	(1,961)		(10,651)
Interest income	194	6	642	19
Intercompany interest income (expense)	3,440	3,608	10,549	11,410
Earnings before income taxes	4,222	3,711	(12,098)	(6,390)
Income tax benefit (provision)	(714)	566	4,621	2,714
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	30,475	28,836	77,546	70,282
Net earnings	33,983	33,113	70,069	66,606
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0		0
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	33,983	33,113	70,069	66,606
Comprehensive (loss) income	33,957	32,014	70,355	65,487
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest			0
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	33,957	32,014	70,355	65,487
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	476,462	458,177	1,272,367	1,253,507
Cost of goods sold	271,445	258,668	698,799	692,287
Gross profit	205,017	199,509	573,568	561,220
Selling and administrative expenses	168,255	163,637	484,565	474,421
Operating earnings	36,762	35,872	89,003	86,799
Interest expense	0	0	(1)	(1)
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	0		0
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Intercompany interest income (expense)	(3,527)	(3,596)	(10,720)	(11,316)
Earnings before income taxes	33,235	32,276	78,282	75,482
Income tax benefit (provision)	(10,889)	(12,311)	(26,479)	(29,540)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Net earnings	22,346	19,965	51,803	45,942
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0		0
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	22,346	19,965	51,803	45,942
Comprehensive (loss) income	22,397	19,023	51,966	45,550
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest			0
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	22,397	19,023	51,966	45,550
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	59,078	78,532	195,228	237,464
Cost of goods sold	33,954	48,713	118,480	151,869
Gross profit	25,124	29,819	76,748	85,595
Selling and administrative expenses	16,348	17,782	47,763	56,970
Operating earnings	8,776	12,037	28,985	28,625
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	0		0
Interest income	30	103	124	275
Intercompany interest income (expense)	87	(12)	171	(94)
Earnings before income taxes	8,893	12,128	29,280	28,806
Income tax benefit (provision)	(755)	(3,133)	(3,360)	(4,320)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	(583)	(634)	(205)	(840)
Net earnings	7,555	8,361	25,715	23,646
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	9	124	177	146
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	7,546	8,237	25,538	23,500
Comprehensive (loss) income	7,567	7,390	25,843	23,207
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(31)	93	140	100
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	7,598	7,297	25,703	23,107
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	(35,252)	(41,038)	(116,351)	(131,019)
Cost of goods sold	(27,152)	(34,568)	(92,579)	(110,186)
Gross profit	(8,100)	(6,470)	(23,772)	(20,833)
Selling and administrative expenses	(8,100)	(6,470)	(23,772)	(20,833)
Operating earnings	0		0
Interest expense	0		0
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	0		0
Interest income	0		0
Intercompany interest income (expense)	0		0
Earnings before income taxes	0		0
Income tax benefit (provision)	0		0
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	(29,892)	(28,202)	(77,341)	(69,442)
Net earnings	(29,892)	(28,202)	(77,341)	(69,442)
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0		0
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	(29,892)	(28,202)	(77,341)	(69,442)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(29,995)	(26,320)	(77,669)	(68,657)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest			0
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ (29,995)	$ (26,320)	$ (77,669)	$ (68,657)

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Retirement And Other Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 3,160	$ 2,413	$ 9,482	$ 7,239
Interest cost	3,580	3,558	10,744	10,674
Expected return on assets	(7,919)	(6,190)	(23,764)	(18,571)
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	152	50	461	152
Prior service (income) expense	(478)	7	(1,434)	21
Total net periodic benefit income	(1,505)	(162)	(4,511)	(485)
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0	0	0
Interest cost	14	12	42	36
Expected return on assets	0	0	0	0
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	(56)	(108)	(167)	(325)
Prior service (income) expense	0	0	0	0
Total net periodic benefit income	$ (42)	$ (96)	$ (125)	$ (289)

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at October 31, 2015, November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015. The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2014 or the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015.   

				Fair Value Measurements
($ thousands)	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Asset (Liability)
As of October 31, 2015:
Cash equivalents – money market funds	$	64,783		$	64,783		$	—		$	—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets	3,928			3,928			—			—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities	(3,928		)	(3,928		)	—			—
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors	(1,932		)	(1,932		)	—			—
Restricted stock units for non-employee directors	(9,792		)	(9,792		)	—			—
Performance share units	(3,981		)	(3,981		)	—			—
Derivative financial instruments, net	(85		)	—			(85		)	—
Secured convertible note	7,188			—			—			7,188
As of November 1, 2014:
Cash equivalents – money market funds	$	7,463		$	7,463		$	—		$	—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets	2,849			2,849			—			—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities	(2,849		)	(2,849		)	—			—
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors	(1,923		)	(1,923		)	—			—
Restricted stock units for non-employee directors	(8,019		)	(8,019		)	—			—
Performance share units	(1,240		)	(1,240		)	—			—
Derivative financial instruments, net	(483		)	—			(483		)	—
As of January 31, 2015:
Cash equivalents – money market funds	$	35,533		$	35,533		$	—		$	—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets	2,904			2,904			—			—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities	(2,904		)	(2,904		)	—			—
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors	(2,066		)	(2,066		)	—			—
Restricted stock units for non-employee directors	(8,857		)	(8,857		)	—			—
Performance share units	(5,147		)	(5,147		)	—			—
Derivative financial instruments, net	79			—			79			—
Secured convertible note	6,957			—			—			6,957

Schedule Of Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents (excluding money market funds discussed above), receivables and trade accounts payable approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's other financial instruments subject to fair value disclosures are as follows:

	October 31, 2015				November 1, 2014				January 31, 2015
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
($ thousands)	Amount		Value		Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Long-term debt	$	200,000	$	200,500	$	199,150	$	208,500	$	199,197	$	208,000

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Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2014
					Non-
($ thousands)	Parent		Guarantors		Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	—	$	39,080		$	—		$	39,080
Receivables, net	115,520		1,413		21,284			—			138,217
Inventories, net	128,709		402,048		37,020			—			567,777
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10,278		20,839		6,728			—			37,845
Intercompany receivable – current	466		521		15,487			(16,474		)	—
Total current assets	254,973		424,821		119,599			(16,474		)	782,919
Other assets	117,472		13,609		8,797			—			139,878
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	118,416		2,800		14,558			—			135,774
Property and equipment, net	28,000		112,047		11,242			—			151,289
Investment in subsidiaries	914,450		—		(19,785		)	(894,665		)	—
Intercompany receivable  –  noncurrent	407,970		289,222		487,316			(1,184,508		)	—
Total assets	$	1,841,281	$	842,499	$	621,727		$	(2,095,647	)	$	1,209,860
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	$	14,000	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	14,000
Trade accounts payable	53,944		123,889		25,229			—			203,062
Other accrued expenses	68,124		85,358		18,595			—			172,077
Intercompany payable – current	2,803		—		13,671			(16,474		)	—
Total current liabilities	138,871		209,247		57,495			(16,474		)	389,139
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	199,150		—		—			—			199,150
Other liabilities	35,986		37,846		6,722			—			80,554
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	927,020		38,407		219,081			(1,184,508		)	—
Total other liabilities	1,162,156		76,253		225,803			(1,184,508		)	279,704
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	540,254		556,999		337,666			(894,665		)	540,254
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		763			—			763
Total equity	540,254		556,999		338,429			(894,665		)	541,017
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,841,281	$	842,499	$	621,727		$	(2,095,647	)	$	1,209,860

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF JANUARY 31, 2015
					Non-
($ thousands)	Parent		Guarantors		Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,891	$	—	$	53,512		$	—		$	67,403
Receivables, net	89,030		5,398		42,218			—			136,646
Inventories, net	148,082		376,254		18,767			—			543,103
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	41,494		20,777		8,964			(27,491		)	43,744
Intercompany receivable  – current	1,194		—		8,750			(9,944		)	—
Total current assets	293,691		402,429		132,211			(37,435		)	790,896
Other assets	113,922		13,733		13,931			—			141,586
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	117,792		2,800		13,995			—			134,587
Property and equipment, net	29,237		109,720		10,786			—			149,743
Investment in subsidiaries	956,831		—		(18,909		)	(937,922		)	—
Intercompany receivable  – noncurrent	459,774		306,871		539,396			(1,306,041		)	—
Total assets	$	1,971,247	$	835,553	$	691,410		$	(2,281,398	)	$	1,216,812
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable	$	60,377	$	114,208	$	41,336		$	—		$	215,921
Other accrued expenses	110,714		85,638		12,301			(27,491		)	181,162
Intercompany payable – current	4,948		—		4,996			(9,944		)	—
Total current liabilities	176,039		199,846		58,633			(37,435		)	397,083
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	199,197		—		—			—			199,197
Other liabilities	41,847		32,574		4,489			—			78,910
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	1,013,254		21,078		271,709			(1,306,041		)	—
Total other liabilities	1,254,298		53,652		276,198			(1,306,041		)	278,107
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	540,910		582,055		355,867			(937,922		)	540,910
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		712			—			712
Total equity	540,910		582,055		356,579			(937,922		)	541,622
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,971,247	$	835,553	$	691,410		$	(2,281,398	)	$	1,216,812

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2015
					Non-
($ thousands)	Parent		Guarantors		Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,711	$	3,999	$	33,588		$	—		$	86,298
Receivables, net	122,291		1,502		24,399			—			148,192
Inventories, net	134,353		388,177		21,811			—			544,341
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,440		23,729		4,646			—			40,815
Intercompany receivable – current	267		117		11,455			(11,839		)	—
Total current assets	318,062		417,524		95,899			(11,839		)	819,646
Other assets	123,167		16,102		6,108			—			145,377
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	116,114		2,800		12,904			—			131,818
Property and equipment, net	32,943		120,633		9,866			—			163,442
Investment in subsidiaries	1,012,191		—		(19,114		)	(993,077		)	—
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	404,904		355,069		537,551			(1,297,524		)	—
Total assets	$	2,007,381	$	912,128	$	643,214		$	(2,302,440	)	$	1,260,283
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable	$	56,536	$	126,638	$	17,077		$	—		$	200,251
Other accrued expenses	60,936		100,913		13,800			—			175,649
Intercompany payable – current	2,884		—		8,955			(11,839		)	—
Total current liabilities	120,356		227,551		39,832			(11,839		)	375,900
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	200,000		—		—			—			200,000
Other liabilities	46,368		33,712		2,448			—			82,528
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	1,039,654		37,932		219,938			(1,297,524		)	—
Total other liabilities	1,286,022		71,644		222,386			(1,297,524		)	282,528
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	601,003		612,933		380,144			(993,077		)	601,003
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		852			—			852
Total equity	601,003		612,933		380,996			(993,077		)	601,855
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,007,381	$	912,128	$	643,214		$	(2,302,440	)	$	1,260,283

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2015
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	617,512		$	1,272,367		$	195,228		$	(116,351	)	$	1,968,756
Cost of goods sold	444,301			698,799			118,480			(92,579		)	1,169,001
Gross profit	173,211			573,568			76,748			(23,772		)	799,755
Selling and administrative expenses	172,906			484,565			47,763			(23,772		)	681,462
Operating earnings	305			89,003			28,985			—			118,293
Interest expense	(12,943		)	(1		)	—			—			(12,944		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(10,651		)	—			—			—			(10,651		)
Interest income	642			—			124			—			766
Intercompany interest income (expense)	10,549			(10,720		)	171			—			—
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(12,098		)	78,282			29,280			—			95,464
Income tax benefit (provision)	4,621			(26,479		)	(3,360		)	—			(25,218		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax	77,546			—			(205		)	(77,341		)	—
Net earnings	70,069			51,803			25,715			(77,341		)	70,246
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			177			—			177
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	70,069		$	51,803		$	25,538		$	(77,341	)	$	70,069
Comprehensive income	$	70,355		$	51,966		$	25,843		$	(77,669	)	$	70,495
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			140			—			140
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	70,355		$	51,966		$	25,703		$	(77,669	)	$	70,355

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED NOVEMBER 1, 2014
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	596,364		$	1,253,507		$	237,464		$	(131,019	)	$	1,956,316
Cost of goods sold	429,633			692,287			151,869			(110,186		)	1,163,603
Gross profit	166,731			561,220			85,595			(20,833		)	792,713
Selling and administrative expenses	168,914			474,421			56,970			(20,833		)	679,472
Operating (loss) earnings	(2,183		)	86,799			28,625			—			113,241
Interest expense	(15,636		)	(1		)	—			—			(15,637		)
Interest income	19			—			275			—			294
Intercompany interest income (expense)	11,410			(11,316		)	(94		)	—			—
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(6,390		)	75,482			28,806			—			97,898
Income tax benefit (provision)	2,714			(29,540		)	(4,320		)	—			(31,146		)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	70,282			—			(840		)	(69,442		)	—
Net earnings	66,606			45,942			23,646			(69,442		)	66,752
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			146			—			146
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	66,606		$	45,942		$	23,500		$	(69,442	)	$	66,606
Comprehensive income	$	65,487		$	45,550		$	23,207		$	(68,657	)	$	65,587
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			100			—			100
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	65,487		$	45,550		$	23,107		$	(68,657	)	$	65,487

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2015
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	228,351		$	476,462		$	59,078		$	(35,252	)	$	728,639
Cost of goods sold	161,958			271,445			33,954			(27,152		)	440,205
Gross profit	66,393			205,017			25,124			(8,100		)	288,434
Selling and administrative expenses	59,708			168,255			16,348			(8,100		)	236,211
Operating earnings	6,685			36,762			8,776			—			52,223
Interest expense	(4,136		)	—			—			—			(4,136		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,961		)	—			—			—			(1,961		)
Interest income	194			—			30			—			224
Intercompany interest income (expense)	3,440			(3,527		)	87			—			—
Earnings before income taxes	4,222			33,235			8,893			—			46,350
Income tax provision	(714		)	(10,889		)	(755		)	—			(12,358		)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	30,475			—			(583		)	(29,892		)	—
Net earnings	33,983			22,346			7,555			(29,892		)	33,992
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			9			—			9
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	33,983		$	22,346		$	7,546		$	(29,892	)	$	33,983
Comprehensive income	$	33,957		$	22,397		$	7,567		$	(29,995	)	$	33,926
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(31		)	—			(31		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	33,957		$	22,397		$	7,598		$	(29,995	)	$	33,957

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED NOVEMBER 1, 2014
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	233,606		$	458,177		$	78,532		$	(41,038	)	$	729,277
Cost of goods sold	165,734			258,668			48,713			(34,568		)	438,547
Gross profit	67,872			199,509			29,819			(6,470		)	290,730
Selling and administrative expenses	62,568			163,637			17,782			(6,470		)	237,517
Operating earnings	5,304			35,872			12,037			—			53,213
Interest expense	(5,207		)	—			—			—			(5,207		)
Interest income	6			—			103			—			109
Intercompany interest income (expense)	3,608			(3,596		)	(12		)	—			—
Earnings before income taxes	3,711			32,276			12,128			—			48,115
Income tax benefit (provision)	566			(12,311		)	(3,133		)	—			(14,878		)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	28,836			—			(634		)	(28,202		)	—
Net earnings	33,113			19,965			8,361			(28,202		)	33,237
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			124			—			124
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	33,113		$	19,965		$	8,237		$	(28,202	)	$	33,113
Comprehensive income	$	32,014		$	19,023		$	7,390		$	(26,320	)	$	32,107
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			93			—			93
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	32,014		$	19,023		$	7,297		$	(26,320	)	$	32,014

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED NOVEMBER 1, 2014
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	(31,942	)	$	68,773		$	31,671		$	—	$	68,502
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(5,145		)	(27,341		)	(4,045		)	—		(36,531		)
Capitalized software	(3,787		)	(32		)	(30		)	—		(3,849		)
Acquisition of trademarks	(65,065		)	—			—			—		(65,065		)
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliate	—			—			(7,000		)	—		(7,000		)
Intercompany investing	(717		)	(202		)	919			—		—
Net cash used for investing activities	(74,714		)	(27,575		)	(10,156		)	—		(112,445		)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	741,000			—			—			—		741,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(734,000		)	—			—			—		(734,000		)
Dividends paid	(9,173		)	—			—			—		(9,173		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	237			—			—			—		237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	2,482			—			—			—		2,482
Intercompany financing	106,110			(41,198		)	(64,912		)	—		—
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	106,656			(41,198		)	(64,912		)	—		546
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(69		)	—		(69		)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(43,466		)	—		(43,466		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			—			82,546			—		82,546
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	—		$	39,080		$	—	$	39,080

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2015
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	(34,602	)	$	81,599		$	37,053		$	—	$	84,050
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(12,838		)	(33,292		)	(1,214		)	—		(47,344		)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	7,111			—			322			—		7,433
Capitalized software	(3,775		)	(1,647		)	—			—		(5,422		)
Intercompany investing	(356		)	356			—			—		—
Net cash used for investing activities	(9,858		)	(34,583		)	(892		)	—		(45,333		)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	117,000			—			—			—		117,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(117,000		)	—			—			—		(117,000		)
Proceeds from issuance of 2023 senior notes	200,000			—			—			—		200,000
Redemption of 2019 senior notes	(200,000		)	—			—			—		(200,000		)
Debt issuance costs	(3,650		)	—			—			—		(3,650		)
Dividends paid	(9,195		)	—			—			—		(9,195		)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(4,921		)	—			—			—		(4,921		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,606		)	—			—			—		(4,606		)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,049			—			—			—		3,049
Intercompany financing	98,603			(43,017		)	(55,586		)	—		—
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	79,280			(43,017		)	(55,586		)	—		(19,323		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(499		)	—		(499		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	34,820			3,999			(19,924		)	—		18,895
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	13,891			—			53,512			—		67,403
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	48,711		$	3,999		$	33,588		$	—	$	86,298

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Dispositions

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

Note 3 Dispositions

On December 12, 2014, Caleres Investment Company, Inc. ("CIC") (formerly known as Brown Shoe Investment Company, Inc.), the sole shareholder of Shoes.com, Inc. ("Shoes.com"), simultaneously entered into and closed a Stock Purchase Agreement by and among CIC and an affiliate of ShoeMe Technologies Limited ("the Purchaser"), pursuant to which the Purchaser acquired all of the outstanding capital stock, inventory and other assets of Shoes.com from CIC and the Company agreed to provide certain transition services. The aggregate purchase price of the sale was $15.0 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments. The Company received $4.4 million in cash and a $7.5 million face value secured convertible note ("convertible note") at closing. The convertible note requires installments over four years with the first payment of $1.25 million due on July 1, 2017 and quarterly installments of $0.6 million thereafter, plus accrued interest, until it matures on December 12, 2019. Interest accrues at an annual rate of 6% until December 11, 2016, 7% until December 11, 2017, 8% until December 11, 2018, and 9% until the maturity date. The principal and outstanding accrued interest is convertible into common stock of the Purchaser at a specified conversion price per share, at the Company's option, or automatically upon a qualified initial public offering ("IPO") by the Purchaser at the IPO price. The fair value of the convertible note of $7.2 million and $7.0 million at October 31, 2015 and January 31, 2015, respectively, is included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Interest income of $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, respectively, is included in interest income on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The operating results of Shoes.com were included in the Famous Footwear segment in continuing operations through December 12, 2014. The operations of Shoes.com were not significant to the Famous Footwear segment or the Company's financial results. In accordance with ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which the Company adopted during the third quarter of 2014, the financial position and operating results of Shoes.com were not classified as a discontinued operation as the disposition did not represent a strategic shift resulting in a major impact on the Company's operations or financial results.

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Impact Of New Accounting Pronouncements Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Deferred Finance Costs, Net	$ 3.5	$ 2.5	$ 2.6

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 185,868	$ 185,868	$ 186,068
Accumulated amortization	(68,004)	(65,235)	(64,248)
Total intangible assets, net	117,864	120,633	121,820
Goodwill	13,954	13,954	13,954
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	131,818	134,587	135,774
Famous Footwear [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	2,800	2,800	3,000
Brand Portfolio [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	183,068	183,068	183,068
Goodwill	$ 13,954	$ 13,954	$ 13,954

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Commitments And Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015 USD ($) landfill
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum	$ 1.5
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	1.0
Loss Contingency Accrual	$ 1.0
Redfield Site [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for on-site remediation, discounted rate	4.80%
On-site remediation liability, undiscounted basis	$ 15.4
Expected on-site remediation liability, year one	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year two	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year three	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year four	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year five	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, thereafter	14.4
Cumulative expenditures for both on-site and off-site remediation	27.6
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities	9.8
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities for on-site remediation	5.0
Reserve for anticipated future remediation activities for off-site remediation	4.8
Redfield Site Other Liabilities [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other liabilities	9.1
Redfield Site Other Accrued Expense [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other accrued expenses	$ 0.7
New York Tannery And Two Associated Landfills [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for on-site remediation, discounted rate	6.40%
Expected on-site remediation liability, year one	$ 0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year two	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year three	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year four	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, year five	0.2
Expected on-site remediation liability, thereafter	0.8
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other liabilities	1.1
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies in other accrued expenses	$ 0.2
Number of associated landfills for which remediation efforts are completed | landfill	2
Accrued liability to complete the cleanup, maintenance and monitoring at all sites	$ 1.3
Accrued liability on an undiscounted basis	$ 1.8

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 86,298	$ 67,403	$ 39,080
Receivables, net	148,192	136,646	138,217
Inventories, net	544,341	543,103	567,777
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,815	43,744	37,845
Total current assets	819,646	790,896	782,919
Other assets	145,377	141,586	139,878
Goodwill	13,954	13,954	13,954
Intangible assets, net	117,864	120,633	121,820
Property and equipment	455,038	438,696	439,166
Allowance for depreciation	(291,596)	(288,953)	(287,877)
Net property and equipment	163,442	149,743	151,289
Total assets	1,260,283	1,216,812	1,209,860
Current liabilities
Line of Credit, Current	0	0	14,000
Trade accounts payable	200,251	215,921	203,062
Other accrued expenses	175,649	181,162	172,077
Total current liabilities	375,900	397,083	389,139
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	200,000	199,197	199,150
Deferred rent	43,231	39,742	37,571
Other liabilities	39,297	39,168	42,983
Total other liabilities	282,528	278,107	279,704
Equity
Common stock	437	437	437
Additional paid-in capital	137,927	138,957	138,682
Accumulated other comprehensive income	2,961	2,712	15,511
Retained earnings	459,678	398,804	385,624
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	601,003	540,910	540,254
Noncontrolling interests	852	712	763
Total equity	601,855	541,622	541,017
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,260,283	$ 1,216,812	$ 1,209,860

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Risk Management And Derivatives (Schedule Of Contract Notional Amount Of All Purchase And Sale Contracts Of A Foreign Currency) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Maturity Date	Oct. 28, 2016
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Maturity Date	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2016
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	$ 52,729	$ 52,678	$ 53,389
U.S. Dollars (Purchased By The Company's Canadian Division With Canadian Dollars) [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	17,820	20,391	19,633
Euro [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	16,178	14,583	16,152
Chinese Yuan [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	15,828	14,659	14,512
Japanese Yen [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	1,184	1,505	1,523
United Arab Emirates, Dirhams | Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	866	921	970
Taiwan, New Dollars | Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	610	619	599
Other Currencies [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional contract amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency	$ 243	$ 0	$ 0

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Basis Of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

Note 1 Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and reflect all adjustments and accruals of a normal recurring nature, which management believes are necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows of Caleres, Inc. (the "Company"). These statements, however, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. 

The Company’s business is seasonal in nature due to consumer spending patterns, with higher back-to-school and Christmas holiday season sales. Traditionally, the third fiscal quarter accounts for a substantial portion of the Company’s earnings for the year. Interim results may not necessarily be indicative of results which may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole. 

Certain prior period amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not affect net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. 

For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015.

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Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands				3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 26, 2015	Jul. 24, 2015	Dec. 18, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Jul. 27, 2015	May. 11, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				$ 1,961	$ 0	$ 10,651	$ 0
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date			Dec. 18, 2019
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			$ 600,000
Line Of Credit Borrowing Capacity Increase Option			$ 150,000
Line Of Credit Facility Percentage Of Borrowing Base Under Condition One			12.50%
Number of consecutive business days for borrowing base availability over minimum under condition one			30 days
Line Of Credit Facility Percentage Of Borrowing Base Under Condition Two			10.00%
Line Of Credit Facility Borrowing Base Availability Under Condition Two			$ 50,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount				6,300		6,300
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity				561,800		561,800
Two Thousand Nineteen Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	103.563%	103.95%
Principal Amount Redeemed in Tender Offer	$ 39,300	$ 160,700
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed		80.35%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				$ 1,961		$ 10,651
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage									7.125%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount									$ 200,000
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage						101.00%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage								6.25%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount								$ 200,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt						$ 196,300
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage						104.688%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Seven [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage						100.00%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Five [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage						103.125%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Six [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage						101.563%

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands, except per share amounts)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
NUMERATOR
Net earnings	$	33,992		$	33,237		$	70,246		$	66,752
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(9		)	(124		)	(177		)	(146		)
Net earnings allocated to participating securities	(1,063		)	(1,208		)	(2,272		)	(2,486		)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities	$	32,920		$	31,905		$	67,797		$	64,120
DENOMINATOR
Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	42,345			42,144			42,483			42,035
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	120			184			132			210
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	42,465			42,328			42,615			42,245
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$	0.78		$	0.76		$	1.60		$	1.53
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$	0.78		$	0.75		$	1.59		$	1.52

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Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements Senior Notes Redemption Prices (Details)			9 Months Ended
	Aug. 26, 2015	Jul. 24, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015
Two Thousand Nineteen Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed		80.35%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	103.563%	103.95%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			101.00%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			104.688%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			103.125%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			101.563%
Two Thousand Twenty Three Senior Notes [Member] | 2021 and thereafter [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			100.00%

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Business Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule Of Business Segment Information

Following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the Company’s business segments for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014.  

	Famous Footwear		Brand Portfolio
($ thousands)					Other			Total
Thirteen Weeks Ended October 31, 2015
External sales	$	456,177	$	272,462	$	—		$	728,639
Intersegment sales	—		21,004		—			21,004
Operating earnings (loss)	39,638		21,042		(8,457		)	52,223
Segment assets	541,232		515,699		203,352			1,260,283
Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
External sales	$	449,085	$	280,192	$	—		$	729,277
Intersegment sales	—		26,970		—			26,970
Operating earnings (loss)	37,405		27,642		(11,834		)	53,213
Segment assets	541,574		525,695		142,591			1,209,860
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2015
External sales	$	1,212,069	$	756,687	$	—		$	1,968,756
Intersegment sales	—		71,292		—			71,292
Operating earnings (loss)	95,269		48,107		(25,083		)	118,293
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
External sales	$	1,219,880	$	736,436	$	—		$	1,956,316
Intersegment sales	—		83,654		—			83,654
Operating earnings (loss)	89,659		56,342		(32,760		)	113,241

Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Operating Earnings Before Income Taxes From Continuing Operations

Following is a reconciliation of operating earnings to earnings before income taxes:   

	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Operating earnings	$	52,223		$	53,213		$	118,293		$	113,241
Interest expense	(4,136		)	(5,207		)	(12,944		)	(15,637		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,961		)	—			(10,651		)	—
Interest income	224			109			766			294
Earnings before income taxes	$	46,350		$	48,115		$	95,464		$	97,898

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Impact Of New Accounting Pronouncements

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]

Impact Of New Accounting Pronouncements

Note 2 Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).  The ASU supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition.  The standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized, based upon the core principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The ASU also requires additional disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.   In August 2015, the FASB subsequently issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Deferral of the Effective Date, that resulted in a one year deferral of ASU 2014-09 for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires debt issuance costs to be presented as a direct deduction from the associated debt liability in the balance sheet, consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. The amortization of debt issuance costs will continue to be reported as interest expense in the statement of earnings. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by ASU 2015-03. In August 2015, the FASB subsequently issued ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated With Line-of-Credit Arrangements: Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting, to clarify that debt issuance costs associated with a revolving line-of-credit arrangement may be presented as an asset, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The ASUs, which are to be applied on a retrospective basis and reported as a change in accounting principle, are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15 will not affect the Company’s results of operations or cash flows, but it will require the Company to reclassify its deferred financing costs associated with its senior notes from other assets to long-term debt on a retrospective basis upon adoption, anticipated to be in the fourth quarter of 2015. The Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets included deferred financing costs of $3.5 million, $2.6 million and $2.5 million as of October 31, 2015, November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015, respectively, that will be subject to the ASU.

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07, Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (or its Equivalent). ASU 2015-07 removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy investments for which fair values are estimated using the net asset value practical expedient provided by ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. Disclosures about investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share are limited under ASU 2015-07 to those investments for which the entity has elected to estimate the fair value using the net asset value practical expedient. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with retrospective application to all periods presented. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires entities to measure inventory at "the lower of cost and net realizable value", simplifying the current guidance under which entities must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory measured using LIFO. The ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. which requires entities to reclassify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The standard may be adopted on either a prospective or restrospective basis. Upon adoption, anticipated to be in the fourth quarter of 2015, ASU 2015-17 will require the Company to reclassify its current deferred tax assets and liabilities to noncurrent deferred tax assets and liabilities.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 728,639	$ 729,277	$ 1,968,756	$ 1,956,316
Cost of goods sold	440,205	438,547	1,169,001	1,163,603
Gross profit	288,434	290,730	799,755	792,713
Selling and administrative expenses	236,211	237,517	681,462	679,472
Operating earnings	52,223	53,213	118,293	113,241
Interest expense	(4,136)	(5,207)	(12,944)	(15,637)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,961)	0	(10,651)	0
Interest income	224	109	766	294
Earnings before income taxes	46,350	48,115	95,464	97,898
Income tax provision	(12,358)	(14,878)	(25,218)	(31,146)
Net earnings	33,992	33,237	70,246	66,752
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	9	124	177	146
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ 33,983	$ 33,113	$ 70,069	$ 66,606
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 0.78	$ 0.76	$ 1.60	$ 1.53
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	0.78	0.75	1.59	1.52
Dividends per common share	$ 0.07	$ 0.07	$ 0.21	$ 0.21

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Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Note 12 Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Hierarchy

FASB guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (“observable inputs”) or reflect the Company’s own assumptions of market participant valuation (“unobservable inputs”). In accordance with the fair value guidance, the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value are categorized into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs as follows: 

• Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

• Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;

• Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

In determining fair value, the Company uses valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as considers counterparty credit risk. Classification of the financial or non-financial asset or liability within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. 

Measurement of Fair Value

The Company measures fair value as an exit price, the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, using the procedures described below for all financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. 

Money Market Funds

The Company has cash equivalents consisting of short-term money market funds backed by U.S. Treasury securities. The primary objective of these investing activities is to preserve the Company’s capital for the purpose of funding operations. The Company does not enter into money market funds for trading or speculative purposes. The fair value is based on unadjusted quoted market prices for the funds in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency (Level 1). 

Deferred Compensation Plan Assets and Liabilities 

The Company maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”) for the benefit of certain management employees. The investment funds offered to the participants generally correspond to the funds offered in the Company’s 401(k) plan, and the account balance fluctuates with the investment returns on those funds. The Deferred Compensation Plan permits the deferral of up to 50% of base salary and 100% of compensation received under the Company’s annual incentive plan. The deferrals are held in a separate trust, which has been established by the Company to administer the Deferred Compensation Plan. The assets of the trust are subject to the claims of the Company’s creditors in the event that the Company becomes insolvent. Consequently, the trust qualifies as a grantor trust for income tax purposes (i.e., a “Rabbi Trust”). The liabilities of the Deferred Compensation Plan are presented in other accrued expenses and the assets held by the trust are classified as trading securities within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities are charged to selling and administrative expenses. The fair value is based on unadjusted quoted market prices for the funds in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency (Level 1). 

Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors

Non-employee directors are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan with deferred amounts valued as if invested in the Company’s common stock through the use of phantom stock units (“PSUs”). Under the plan, each participating director’s account is credited with the number of PSUs that is equal to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock which the participant could purchase or receive with the amount of the deferred compensation, based upon the average of the high and low prices of the Company’s common stock on the last trading day of the fiscal quarter when the cash compensation was earned. Dividend equivalents are paid on PSUs at the same rate as dividends on the Company’s common stock and are re-invested in additional PSUs at the next fiscal quarter-end. The liabilities of the plan are based on the fair value of the outstanding PSUs and are presented in other accrued expenses (current portion) or other liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of the PSUs are presented in selling and administrative expenses in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The fair value of each PSU is based on an unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1). 

Restricted Stock Units for Non-Employee Directors

Under the Company’s incentive compensation plans, cash-equivalent restricted stock units (“RSUs”) of the Company may be granted at no cost to non-employee directors. The RSUs are subject to a vesting requirement (usually one year), earn dividend-equivalent units, and are settled in cash on the date the director terminates service or such earlier date as a director may elect, subject to restrictions, based on the then current fair value of the Company’s common stock. The fair value of each RSU is based on an unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1).  Additional information related to restricted stock units for non-employee directors is disclosed in Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Performance Share Units

Under the Company’s incentive compensation plans, common stock or cash may be awarded at the end of the performance period at no cost to certain officers and key employees if certain financial goals are met. Under the plan, employees may be granted performance share awards at a target number of shares or units, which generally vest over a three-year service period. At the end of the vesting period, the employee will have earned an amount of shares or units between 0% and 200% of the targeted award, depending on the achievement of specified financial goals for the service period. The fair value of each performance share unit is based on an unadjusted quoted market price of the Company’s common stock in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency on each measurement date (Level 1).  Additional information related to performance share units is disclosed in Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, primarily foreign exchange contracts, to reduce its exposure to market risks from changes in foreign exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are measured at fair value using quoted forward foreign exchange prices from counterparties corroborated by market-based pricing (Level 2). Additional information related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments is disclosed within Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. 

Secured Convertible Note

The Company received a secured convertible note as partial consideration for the disposition of Shoes.com, as further described in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. The convertible note is measured at fair value using unobservable inputs (Level 3). The change in fair value during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 reflects an immaterial amount of interest income.

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at October 31, 2015, November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015. The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2014 or the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015.   

				Fair Value Measurements
($ thousands)	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Asset (Liability)
As of October 31, 2015:
Cash equivalents – money market funds	$	64,783		$	64,783		$	—		$	—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets	3,928			3,928			—			—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities	(3,928		)	(3,928		)	—			—
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors	(1,932		)	(1,932		)	—			—
Restricted stock units for non-employee directors	(9,792		)	(9,792		)	—			—
Performance share units	(3,981		)	(3,981		)	—			—
Derivative financial instruments, net	(85		)	—			(85		)	—
Secured convertible note	7,188			—			—			7,188
As of November 1, 2014:
Cash equivalents – money market funds	$	7,463		$	7,463		$	—		$	—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets	2,849			2,849			—			—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities	(2,849		)	(2,849		)	—			—
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors	(1,923		)	(1,923		)	—			—
Restricted stock units for non-employee directors	(8,019		)	(8,019		)	—			—
Performance share units	(1,240		)	(1,240		)	—			—
Derivative financial instruments, net	(483		)	—			(483		)	—
As of January 31, 2015:
Cash equivalents – money market funds	$	35,533		$	35,533		$	—		$	—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets	2,904			2,904			—			—
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities	(2,904		)	(2,904		)	—			—
Deferred compensation plan liabilities for non-employee directors	(2,066		)	(2,066		)	—			—
Restricted stock units for non-employee directors	(8,857		)	(8,857		)	—			—
Performance share units	(5,147		)	(5,147		)	—			—
Derivative financial instruments, net	79			—			79			—
Secured convertible note	6,957			—			—			6,957

Impairment Charges

The Company assesses the impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors the Company considers important that could trigger an impairment review include underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results, a significant change in the manner of the use of the asset, or a negative industry or economic trend. When the Company determines that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the aforementioned factors, impairment is measured based on a projected discounted cash flow method. Certain factors, such as estimated store sales and expenses, used for this nonrecurring fair value measurement are considered Level 3 inputs as defined by FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. Long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of $89.4 million were assessed for indicators of impairment and written down to their fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $0.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015. Of the $0.6 million impairment charge included in selling and administrative expenses, $0.2 million related to the Famous Footwear segment and $0.4 million related to the Brand Portfolio segment.  Impairment charges of $1.5 million were included in selling and administrative expenses for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, of which $0.7 million related to the Famous Footwear segment and $0.8 million related to the Brand Portfolio segment. Long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of $87.9 million were assessed for indicators of impairment and written down to their fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $0.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2014. Of the $0.5 million impairment charge included in selling and administrative expenses, $0.3 million related to the Famous Footwear segment and $0.2 million related to the Brand Portfolio segment.  Impairment charges of $1.2 million were included in selling and administrative expenses for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014, of which $0.7 million related to the Famous Footwear segment and $0.5 million related to the Brand Portfolio segment.

Fair Value of the Company’s Other Financial Instruments

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents (excluding money market funds discussed above), receivables and trade accounts payable approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's other financial instruments subject to fair value disclosures are as follows:

	October 31, 2015				November 1, 2014				January 31, 2015
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
($ thousands)	Amount		Value		Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Long-term debt	$	200,000	$	200,500	$	199,150	$	208,500	$	199,197	$	208,000

The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was based upon quoted prices in an inactive market as of the end of the respective periods (Level 2).

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Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 27, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CALERES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000014707
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		43,697,171

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note 13 Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rate can vary considerably from period to period, depending on a number of factors. The Company’s consolidated effective tax rates were 26.7% and 30.9% for the thirteen weeks and 26.4% and 31.8% for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively. 

During thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company recognized discrete tax benefits of $1.3 million related to the anticipated utilization of certain tax asset carryforwards that were previously fully reserved. If these discrete tax benefits had not been recognized during the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company's effective tax rate would have been 29.5%.

During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company recognized discrete tax benefits of $4.2 million. The discrete tax benefits related to a number of factors, including the conversion of one of the Company's operating subsidiaries to an LLC and $1.7 million of tax asset carryforwards that were previously fully reserved related to the disposition of Shoes.com, as further discussed in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. If these discrete tax benefits had not been recognized during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company's effective tax rate would have been 30.8%.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 33,992	$ 33,237	$ 70,246	$ 66,752
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	348	(1,159)	791	(28)
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments	(230)	(28)	(688)	(84)
Derivative financial instruments	(184)	57	146	(1,053)
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	(66)	(1,130)	249	(1,165)
Comprehensive income	33,926	32,107	70,495	65,587
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(31)	93	140	100
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$ 33,957	$ 32,014	$ 70,355	$ 65,487

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Note7 Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets attributable to the Company's operating segments were as follows:

($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			January 31, 2015
Intangible Assets
Famous Footwear	$	2,800		$	3,000		$	2,800
Brand Portfolio	183,068			183,068			183,068
Total intangible assets	185,868			186,068			185,868
Accumulated amortization	(68,004		)	(64,248		)	(65,235		)
Total intangible assets, net	117,864			121,820			120,633
Goodwill
Brand Portfolio	13,954			13,954			13,954
Total goodwill	13,954			13,954			13,954
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	$	131,818		$	135,774		$	134,587

Intangible assets consist primarily of owned and licensed trademarks, of which $20.8 million as of October 31, 2015 and January 31, 2015 and $21.0 million as of November 1, 2014, are not subject to amortization. The remaining intangible assets are subject to amortization and have useful lives ranging from 15 to 40 years as of October 31, 2015. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $0.9 million and $1.0 million for the thirteen weeks and $2.8 million and $3.0 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively. 

On February 3, 2014, the Company entered into and simultaneously closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company acquired the Franco Sarto trademarks.  As consideration, the Company paid a cash purchase price of $65.0 million at the time of closing.  As a result of entering into and closing the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Company’s license agreement, granting the Company the right to sell footwear and other products using the Franco Sarto trademarks through 2019, was terminated.  The purchase price of $65.0 million, as well as transaction costs of $0.1 million, are being amortized over its useful life of 40 years. 

In December 2014, in conjunction with the disposition of Shoes.com as further described in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company sold intangible assets with a carrying value of $0.2 million. The intangible assets were previously included in the Famous Footwear segment.

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Business Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segment Information

Note 6 Business Segment Information

During the fourth quarter of 2014, following the sale of Shoes.com, the Company revised its reportable segments. This change reflects the Company's omnichannel approach to managing its branded footwear business across all distribution channels.

Following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the Company’s business segments for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014.  

	Famous Footwear		Brand Portfolio
($ thousands)					Other			Total
Thirteen Weeks Ended October 31, 2015
External sales	$	456,177	$	272,462	$	—		$	728,639
Intersegment sales	—		21,004		—			21,004
Operating earnings (loss)	39,638		21,042		(8,457		)	52,223
Segment assets	541,232		515,699		203,352			1,260,283
Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
External sales	$	449,085	$	280,192	$	—		$	729,277
Intersegment sales	—		26,970		—			26,970
Operating earnings (loss)	37,405		27,642		(11,834		)	53,213
Segment assets	541,574		525,695		142,591			1,209,860
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2015
External sales	$	1,212,069	$	756,687	$	—		$	1,968,756
Intersegment sales	—		71,292		—			71,292
Operating earnings (loss)	95,269		48,107		(25,083		)	118,293
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
External sales	$	1,219,880	$	736,436	$	—		$	1,956,316
Intersegment sales	—		83,654		—			83,654
Operating earnings (loss)	89,659		56,342		(32,760		)	113,241

The Other category includes corporate assets, administrative expenses and other costs and recoveries, which are not allocated to the operating segments.  

Following is a reconciliation of operating earnings to earnings before income taxes:   

	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Operating earnings	$	52,223		$	53,213		$	118,293		$	113,241
Interest expense	(4,136		)	(5,207		)	(12,944		)	(15,637		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,961		)	—			(10,651		)	—
Interest income	224			109			766			294
Earnings before income taxes	$	46,350		$	48,115		$	95,464		$	97,898

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Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Long-term and short-term financing activities (Narrative) (Details) [Abstract]

Schedule Of Redemption Price Percentage [Table Text Block]

After August 15, 2018, the Company may redeem all or a part of the 2023 Senior Notes at the redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest, and Additional Interest (as defined in the 2023 Senior Notes indenture), if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on August 15 of the years indicated below:

Year	Percentage
2018	104.688	%
2019	103.125	%
2020	101.563	%
2021 and thereafter	100.000	%

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Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

Note 14 Related Party Transactions

C. banner International Holdings Limited

The Company has a joint venture agreement with a subsidiary of C. banner International Holdings Limited (“CBI”) to market Naturalizer footwear in China. The Company is a 51% owner of the joint venture (“B&H Footwear”), with CBI owning the other 49%. B&H Footwear sells Naturalizer footwear to a retail affiliate of CBI on a wholesale basis, which in turn sells the Naturalizer products through department store shops and free-standing stores in China.  During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company sold $2.8 million and $7.5 million, respectively, of Naturalizer footwear on a wholesale basis to CBI through its consolidated subsidiary, B&H Footwear, with $3.6 million and $7.1 million in corresponding sales during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014.

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Retirement And Other Benefit Plans

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Retirement And Other Benefit Plans

Note10 Retirement and Other Benefit Plans

The following tables set forth the components of net periodic benefit income for the Company, including domestic and Canadian plans:

	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Service cost	$	3,160		$	2,413		$	—		$	—
Interest cost	3,580			3,558			14			12
Expected return on assets	(7,919		)	(6,190		)	—			—
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	152			50			(56		)	(108		)
Prior service (income) expense	(478		)	7			—			—
Total net periodic benefit income	$	(1,505	)	$	(162	)	$	(42	)	$	(96	)
	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014			October 31, 2015			November 1, 2014
Service cost	$	9,482		$	7,239		$	—		$	—
Interest cost	10,744			10,674			42			36
Expected return on assets	(23,764		)	(18,571		)	—			—
Amortization of:
Actuarial loss (gain)	461			152			(167		)	(325		)
Prior service (income) expense	(1,434		)	21			—			—
Total net periodic benefit income	$	(4,511	)	$	(485	)	$	(125	)	$	(289	)

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Shareholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

Note8 Shareholders’ Equity

The following tables set forth the changes in Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively:

($ thousands)	Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
Equity at January 31, 2015	$	540,910		$	712		$	541,622
Net earnings	70,069			177			70,246
Other comprehensive income (loss)	249			(37		)	212
Dividends paid	(9,195		)	—			(9,195		)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(4,921		)	—			(4,921		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,606		)	—			(4,606		)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,049			—			3,049
Share-based compensation expense	5,448			—			5,448
Equity at October 31, 2015	$	601,003		$	852		$	601,855

($ thousands)	Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
Equity at February 1, 2014	$	476,699		$	663		$	477,362
Net earnings	66,606			146			66,752
Other comprehensive loss	(1,165		)	(46		)	(1,211		)
Dividends paid	(9,173		)	—			(9,173		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	237			—			237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	2,482			—			2,482
Share-based compensation expense	4,568			—			4,568
Equity at November 1, 2014	$	540,254		$	763		$	541,017

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

($ thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation			Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions (1)			Derivative Financial Instrument Transactions (2)			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance August 1, 2015	$	(302	)	$	2,775		$	554		$	3,027
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	348			—			(189		)	159
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(382		)	16			(366		)
Tax provision (benefit)	—			152			(11		)	141
Net reclassifications	—			(230		)	5			(225		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	348			(230		)	(184		)	(66		)
Balance October 31, 2015	$	46		$	2,545		$	370		$	2,961
Balance August 2, 2014	$	3,487		$	13,526		$	(372	)	$	16,641
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(1,159		)	—			80			(1,079		)
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(51		)	(30		)	(81		)
Tax provision	—			23			7			30
Net reclassifications	—			(28		)	(23		)	(51		)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,159		)	(28		)	57			(1,130		)
Balance November 1, 2014	$	2,328		$	13,498		$	(315	)	$	15,511
Balance January 31, 2015	$	(745	)	$	3,233		$	224		$	2,712
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax	791			—			176			967
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(1,140		)	(22		)	(1,162		)
Tax provision (benefit)	—			452			(8		)	444
Net reclassifications	—			(688		)	(30		)	(718		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	791			(688		)	146			249
Balance October 31, 2015	$	46		$	2,545		$	370		$	2,961
Balance February 1, 2014	$	2,356		$	13,582		$	738		$	16,676
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(28		)	—			(1,014		)	(1,042		)
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(152		)	(53		)	(205		)
Tax provision	—			68			14			82
Net reclassifications	—			(84		)	(39		)	(123		)
Other comprehensive loss	(28		)	(84		)	(1,053		)	(1,165		)
Balance November 1, 2014	$	2,328		$	13,498		$	(315	)	$	15,511

(1) Amounts reclassified are included in selling and administrative expenses. See Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to pension and other postretirement benefits.

(2) Amounts reclassified are included in net sales, costs of goods sold and selling and administrative expenses. See Notes 11 and 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.

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Share-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

Note 9 Share-Based Compensation

The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $1.8 million and $1.6 million during the thirteen weeks and $5.4 million and $4.6 million during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively.

The Company issued 14,216 and 72,687 shares of common stock during the thirteen weeks and 379,058 and 586,929 during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively, for stock-based awards, stock options exercised and directors' fees.

The following tables summarize restricted stock activity for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended October 31, 2015					Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value					Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of Restricted Shares					Total Number of Restricted Shares
August 1, 2015	1,395,616		$	18.97	August 2, 2014	1,598,470		$	15.60
Granted	8,000		33.14		Granted	—		—
Forfeited	(42,500	)	17.64		Forfeited	(4,500	)	20.39
Vested	(17,000	)	7.30		Vested	(7,000	)	11.96
October 31, 2015	1,344,116		$	19.24	November 1, 2014	1,586,970		$	15.60

	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2015					Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value					Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of Restricted Shares					Total Number of Restricted Shares
January 31, 2015	1,562,470		$	15.63	February 1, 2014	1,700,098		$	13.25
Granted	301,421		30.19		Granted	279,710		28.17
Forfeited	(92,350	)	18.65		Forfeited	(32,100	)	16.39
Vested	(427,425	)	13.88		Vested	(360,738	)	14.21
October 31, 2015	1,344,116		$	19.24	November 1, 2014	1,586,970		$	15.60

All of the restricted shares granted during the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 will vest in four years. Of the 301,421 restricted shares granted during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, 288,921 will vest in four years and 12,500 of the shares will vest in five years. Of the 279,710 restricted shares granted during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014, 277,910 will vest in four years and the remaining 1,800 restricted shares vested in one year. Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective vesting periods.

During the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the Company granted no performance share awards. During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the Company granted performance share awards for a targeted 177,921 shares and 88,185 units, respectively, with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $30.12 and $28.18, respectively. Vesting of performance-based awards is dependent upon the financial performance of the Company and the attainment of certain financial goals during the three-year period following the grant. At the end of the vesting period, the employee will have earned an amount of shares or units between 0% and 200% of the targeted award, depending on the achievement of the specified financial goals for the service period. Compensation expense is recognized based on the fair value of the award and the anticipated number of shares or units to be awarded in accordance with the vesting schedule of the units over the three-year service period. The performance share units are settled in cash and their fair value is based on the unadjusted quoted market price for the Company’s common stock on each measurement date.

During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company granted zero and 16,667 stock options, respectively, with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $12.81. Of the 16,667 stock options granted, 8,333 will vest in four years and 8,334 will vest in five years. There were no stock options granted during the corresponding periods in 2014. There were 6,216 and 72,000 stock options exercised during the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively. There were 76,849 and 305,086 stock options exercised during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively.

The following tables summarize restricted stock unit (RSU) activity for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

Thirteen Weeks Ended October 31, 2015				Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value				Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of RSUs				Total Number of RSUs
August 1, 2015	368,438	$	29.02	August 2, 2014	386,692	$	22.07
Granted (1)	784	30.40		Granted (1)	847	26.72
October 31, 2015	369,222	$	29.02	November 1, 2014	387,539	$	22.08

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2015				Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value				Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of RSUs				Total Number of RSUs
January 31, 2015	330,994	$	28.72	February 1, 2014	346,305	$	21.30
Granted (1)	38,228	31.66		Granted (1)	41,234	28.64
October 31, 2015	369,222	$	29.02	November 1, 2014	387,539	$	22.08

(1) Granted RSUs include 784 RSUs and 847 RSUs for the thirteen weeks and 2,228 RSUs and 2,534 RSUs for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively, resulting from dividend equivalents earned on outstanding RSUs, which vested immediately.

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Risk Management And Derivatives

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Risk Management And Derivatives

Note 11 Risk Management and Derivatives

In the normal course of business, the Company’s financial results are impacted by currency rate movements in foreign currency denominated assets, liabilities and cash flows as it makes a portion of its purchases and sales in local currencies. The Company has established policies and business practices that are intended to mitigate a portion of the effect of these exposures. The Company uses derivative financial instruments, primarily forward contracts, to manage its currency exposures. These derivative instruments are viewed as risk management tools and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. Derivatives entered into by the Company are designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted foreign currency transactions. 

Derivative financial instruments expose the Company to credit and market risk. The market risk associated with these instruments resulting from currency exchange movements is expected to offset the market risk of the underlying transactions being hedged. The Company does not believe there is a significant risk of loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties associated with these instruments because these transactions are executed with major financial institutions and have varying maturities through October 2016. Credit risk is managed through the continuous monitoring of exposures to such counterparties. 

The Company’s hedging strategy principally uses foreign currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges, which are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value, to offset a portion of the effects of exchange rate fluctuations. The Company’s cash flow exposures include anticipated foreign currency transactions, such as foreign currency denominated sales, inventory purchases, expenses and intercompany charges, as well as collections and payments. The effective portion of gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedge instruments are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified to earnings in the period that the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings.  The Company performs a quarterly assessment of the effectiveness of the hedge relationship and measures and recognizes any hedge ineffectiveness in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Hedge ineffectiveness is evaluated using the hypothetical derivative method. The amount of hedge ineffectiveness for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 was not material. 

As of October 31, 2015, November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015, the Company had forward contracts maturing at various dates through October 2016,  October 2015 and January 2016, respectively. The contract notional amount represents the net amount of all purchase and sale contracts of a foreign currency.

	Contract Notional Amount
(U.S. $ equivalent in thousands)	October 31, 2015		November 1, 2014		January 31, 2015
Financial Instruments
U.S. dollars (purchased by the Company’s Canadian division with Canadian dollars)	$	17,820	$	20,391	$	19,633
Euro	16,178		14,583		16,152
Chinese yuan	15,828		14,659		14,512
Japanese yen	1,184		1,505		1,523
United Arab Emirates dirham	866		921		970
New Taiwanese dollars	610		619		599
Other currencies	243		—		—
Total financial instruments	$	52,729	$	52,678	$	53,389

The classification and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 31, 2015, November 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015 are as follows:

	Asset Derivatives			Liability Derivatives
($ thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Foreign exchange forward contracts:
October 31, 2015	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	513	Other accrued expenses	$	598
November 1, 2014	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	440		Other accrued expenses	923
January 31, 2015	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,863		Other accrued expenses	1,784

For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings was as follows:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015						November 1, 2014
Foreign exchange forward contracts: Income Statement Classification (Losses) Gains - Realized	(Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings			Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
Net sales	$	(35	)	$	19		$	114		$	16
Cost of goods sold	413			74			(388		)	30
Selling and administrative expenses	(603		)	(109		)	268			(16		)
Interest expense	(13		)	—			5			—

	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)	October 31, 2015						November 1, 2014
Foreign exchange forward contracts: Income Statement Classification Gains (Losses) - Realized	Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings			Gain (Loss)  Recognized in OCI on Derivatives			Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
Net sales	$	24		$	132		$	110		$	32
Cost of goods sold	945			(48		)	(1,145		)	19
Selling and administrative expenses	(570		)	(62		)	(442		)	2
Interest expense	(27		)	—			(12		)	—

All gains and losses currently included within accumulated other comprehensive income associated with the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts are expected to be reclassified into net earnings within the next 12 months. Additional information related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments are disclosed within Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
NUMERATOR
Net earnings	$ 33,992	$ 33,237	$ 70,246	$ 66,752
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(9)	(124)	(177)	(146)
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic	(1,063)	(1,208)	(2,272)	(2,486)
Net Income Loss Attributable To Parent After Allocation Of Earnings To Participating Securities	$ 32,920	$ 31,905	$ 67,797	$ 64,120
DENOMINATOR
Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	42,345,000	42,144,000	42,483,000	42,035,000
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	120,000	184,000	132,000	210,000
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	42,465,000	42,328,000	42,615,000	42,245,000
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 0.78	$ 0.76	$ 1.60	$ 1.53
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders	$ 0.78	$ 0.75	$ 1.59	$ 1.52
Options to purchase common stock, not included in computation of diluted earnings per common share			56,997	64,497

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Consolidated effective tax rate	26.70%	30.90%	26.40%	31.80%
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 1,300		$ 4,200
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards	$ 1,700		$ 1,700

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Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries [Abstract]

Financial Information For The Company And Its Subsidiaries

Note 16 Financial Information for the Company and its Subsidiaries

The Company's 2023 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by all of its existing and future subsidiaries that are guarantors under the Credit Agreement, as further discussed in Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. The following table presents the condensed consolidating financial information for each of Caleres, Inc. (“Parent”), the Guarantors, and subsidiaries of the Parent that are not Guarantors (the “Non-Guarantors”), together with consolidating eliminations, as of and for the periods indicated. Guarantors are 100% owned by the Parent.

The condensed consolidating financial statements have been prepared using the equity method of accounting in accordance with the requirements for presentation of such information. Management believes that the information, presented in lieu of complete financial statements for each of the Guarantors, provides meaningful information to allow investors to determine the nature of the assets held by, and operations and cash flows of, each of the consolidated groups.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2015
					Non-
($ thousands)	Parent		Guarantors		Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,711	$	3,999	$	33,588		$	—		$	86,298
Receivables, net	122,291		1,502		24,399			—			148,192
Inventories, net	134,353		388,177		21,811			—			544,341
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,440		23,729		4,646			—			40,815
Intercompany receivable – current	267		117		11,455			(11,839		)	—
Total current assets	318,062		417,524		95,899			(11,839		)	819,646
Other assets	123,167		16,102		6,108			—			145,377
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	116,114		2,800		12,904			—			131,818
Property and equipment, net	32,943		120,633		9,866			—			163,442
Investment in subsidiaries	1,012,191		—		(19,114		)	(993,077		)	—
Intercompany receivable – noncurrent	404,904		355,069		537,551			(1,297,524		)	—
Total assets	$	2,007,381	$	912,128	$	643,214		$	(2,302,440	)	$	1,260,283
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable	$	56,536	$	126,638	$	17,077		$	—		$	200,251
Other accrued expenses	60,936		100,913		13,800			—			175,649
Intercompany payable – current	2,884		—		8,955			(11,839		)	—
Total current liabilities	120,356		227,551		39,832			(11,839		)	375,900
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	200,000		—		—			—			200,000
Other liabilities	46,368		33,712		2,448			—			82,528
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	1,039,654		37,932		219,938			(1,297,524		)	—
Total other liabilities	1,286,022		71,644		222,386			(1,297,524		)	282,528
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	601,003		612,933		380,144			(993,077		)	601,003
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		852			—			852
Total equity	601,003		612,933		380,996			(993,077		)	601,855
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,007,381	$	912,128	$	643,214		$	(2,302,440	)	$	1,260,283

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2015
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	228,351		$	476,462		$	59,078		$	(35,252	)	$	728,639
Cost of goods sold	161,958			271,445			33,954			(27,152		)	440,205
Gross profit	66,393			205,017			25,124			(8,100		)	288,434
Selling and administrative expenses	59,708			168,255			16,348			(8,100		)	236,211
Operating earnings	6,685			36,762			8,776			—			52,223
Interest expense	(4,136		)	—			—			—			(4,136		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,961		)	—			—			—			(1,961		)
Interest income	194			—			30			—			224
Intercompany interest income (expense)	3,440			(3,527		)	87			—			—
Earnings before income taxes	4,222			33,235			8,893			—			46,350
Income tax provision	(714		)	(10,889		)	(755		)	—			(12,358		)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	30,475			—			(583		)	(29,892		)	—
Net earnings	33,983			22,346			7,555			(29,892		)	33,992
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			9			—			9
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	33,983		$	22,346		$	7,546		$	(29,892	)	$	33,983
Comprehensive income	$	33,957		$	22,397		$	7,567		$	(29,995	)	$	33,926
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(31		)	—			(31		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	33,957		$	22,397		$	7,598		$	(29,995	)	$	33,957

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2015
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	617,512		$	1,272,367		$	195,228		$	(116,351	)	$	1,968,756
Cost of goods sold	444,301			698,799			118,480			(92,579		)	1,169,001
Gross profit	173,211			573,568			76,748			(23,772		)	799,755
Selling and administrative expenses	172,906			484,565			47,763			(23,772		)	681,462
Operating earnings	305			89,003			28,985			—			118,293
Interest expense	(12,943		)	(1		)	—			—			(12,944		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(10,651		)	—			—			—			(10,651		)
Interest income	642			—			124			—			766
Intercompany interest income (expense)	10,549			(10,720		)	171			—			—
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(12,098		)	78,282			29,280			—			95,464
Income tax benefit (provision)	4,621			(26,479		)	(3,360		)	—			(25,218		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax	77,546			—			(205		)	(77,341		)	—
Net earnings	70,069			51,803			25,715			(77,341		)	70,246
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			177			—			177
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	70,069		$	51,803		$	25,538		$	(77,341	)	$	70,069
Comprehensive income	$	70,355		$	51,966		$	25,843		$	(77,669	)	$	70,495
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			140			—			140
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	70,355		$	51,966		$	25,703		$	(77,669	)	$	70,355

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2015
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	(34,602	)	$	81,599		$	37,053		$	—	$	84,050
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(12,838		)	(33,292		)	(1,214		)	—		(47,344		)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	7,111			—			322			—		7,433
Capitalized software	(3,775		)	(1,647		)	—			—		(5,422		)
Intercompany investing	(356		)	356			—			—		—
Net cash used for investing activities	(9,858		)	(34,583		)	(892		)	—		(45,333		)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	117,000			—			—			—		117,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(117,000		)	—			—			—		(117,000		)
Proceeds from issuance of 2023 senior notes	200,000			—			—			—		200,000
Redemption of 2019 senior notes	(200,000		)	—			—			—		(200,000		)
Debt issuance costs	(3,650		)	—			—			—		(3,650		)
Dividends paid	(9,195		)	—			—			—		(9,195		)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(4,921		)	—			—			—		(4,921		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,606		)	—			—			—		(4,606		)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,049			—			—			—		3,049
Intercompany financing	98,603			(43,017		)	(55,586		)	—		—
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	79,280			(43,017		)	(55,586		)	—		(19,323		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(499		)	—		(499		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	34,820			3,999			(19,924		)	—		18,895
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	13,891			—			53,512			—		67,403
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	48,711		$	3,999		$	33,588		$	—	$	86,298

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF JANUARY 31, 2015
					Non-
($ thousands)	Parent		Guarantors		Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,891	$	—	$	53,512		$	—		$	67,403
Receivables, net	89,030		5,398		42,218			—			136,646
Inventories, net	148,082		376,254		18,767			—			543,103
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	41,494		20,777		8,964			(27,491		)	43,744
Intercompany receivable  – current	1,194		—		8,750			(9,944		)	—
Total current assets	293,691		402,429		132,211			(37,435		)	790,896
Other assets	113,922		13,733		13,931			—			141,586
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	117,792		2,800		13,995			—			134,587
Property and equipment, net	29,237		109,720		10,786			—			149,743
Investment in subsidiaries	956,831		—		(18,909		)	(937,922		)	—
Intercompany receivable  – noncurrent	459,774		306,871		539,396			(1,306,041		)	—
Total assets	$	1,971,247	$	835,553	$	691,410		$	(2,281,398	)	$	1,216,812
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable	$	60,377	$	114,208	$	41,336		$	—		$	215,921
Other accrued expenses	110,714		85,638		12,301			(27,491		)	181,162
Intercompany payable – current	4,948		—		4,996			(9,944		)	—
Total current liabilities	176,039		199,846		58,633			(37,435		)	397,083
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	199,197		—		—			—			199,197
Other liabilities	41,847		32,574		4,489			—			78,910
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	1,013,254		21,078		271,709			(1,306,041		)	—
Total other liabilities	1,254,298		53,652		276,198			(1,306,041		)	278,107
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	540,910		582,055		355,867			(937,922		)	540,910
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		712			—			712
Total equity	540,910		582,055		356,579			(937,922		)	541,622
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,971,247	$	835,553	$	691,410		$	(2,281,398	)	$	1,216,812

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2014
					Non-
($ thousands)	Parent		Guarantors		Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	—	$	39,080		$	—		$	39,080
Receivables, net	115,520		1,413		21,284			—			138,217
Inventories, net	128,709		402,048		37,020			—			567,777
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10,278		20,839		6,728			—			37,845
Intercompany receivable – current	466		521		15,487			(16,474		)	—
Total current assets	254,973		424,821		119,599			(16,474		)	782,919
Other assets	117,472		13,609		8,797			—			139,878
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	118,416		2,800		14,558			—			135,774
Property and equipment, net	28,000		112,047		11,242			—			151,289
Investment in subsidiaries	914,450		—		(19,785		)	(894,665		)	—
Intercompany receivable  –  noncurrent	407,970		289,222		487,316			(1,184,508		)	—
Total assets	$	1,841,281	$	842,499	$	621,727		$	(2,095,647	)	$	1,209,860
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	$	14,000	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	14,000
Trade accounts payable	53,944		123,889		25,229			—			203,062
Other accrued expenses	68,124		85,358		18,595			—			172,077
Intercompany payable – current	2,803		—		13,671			(16,474		)	—
Total current liabilities	138,871		209,247		57,495			(16,474		)	389,139
Other liabilities
Long-term debt	199,150		—		—			—			199,150
Other liabilities	35,986		37,846		6,722			—			80,554
Intercompany payable – noncurrent	927,020		38,407		219,081			(1,184,508		)	—
Total other liabilities	1,162,156		76,253		225,803			(1,184,508		)	279,704
Equity
Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity	540,254		556,999		337,666			(894,665		)	540,254
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		763			—			763
Total equity	540,254		556,999		338,429			(894,665		)	541,017
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,841,281	$	842,499	$	621,727		$	(2,095,647	)	$	1,209,860

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED NOVEMBER 1, 2014
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	233,606		$	458,177		$	78,532		$	(41,038	)	$	729,277
Cost of goods sold	165,734			258,668			48,713			(34,568		)	438,547
Gross profit	67,872			199,509			29,819			(6,470		)	290,730
Selling and administrative expenses	62,568			163,637			17,782			(6,470		)	237,517
Operating earnings	5,304			35,872			12,037			—			53,213
Interest expense	(5,207		)	—			—			—			(5,207		)
Interest income	6			—			103			—			109
Intercompany interest income (expense)	3,608			(3,596		)	(12		)	—			—
Earnings before income taxes	3,711			32,276			12,128			—			48,115
Income tax benefit (provision)	566			(12,311		)	(3,133		)	—			(14,878		)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	28,836			—			(634		)	(28,202		)	—
Net earnings	33,113			19,965			8,361			(28,202		)	33,237
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			124			—			124
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	33,113		$	19,965		$	8,237		$	(28,202	)	$	33,113
Comprehensive income	$	32,014		$	19,023		$	7,390		$	(26,320	)	$	32,107
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			93			—			93
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	32,014		$	19,023		$	7,297		$	(26,320	)	$	32,014

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED NOVEMBER 1, 2014
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	596,364		$	1,253,507		$	237,464		$	(131,019	)	$	1,956,316
Cost of goods sold	429,633			692,287			151,869			(110,186		)	1,163,603
Gross profit	166,731			561,220			85,595			(20,833		)	792,713
Selling and administrative expenses	168,914			474,421			56,970			(20,833		)	679,472
Operating (loss) earnings	(2,183		)	86,799			28,625			—			113,241
Interest expense	(15,636		)	(1		)	—			—			(15,637		)
Interest income	19			—			275			—			294
Intercompany interest income (expense)	11,410			(11,316		)	(94		)	—			—
(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(6,390		)	75,482			28,806			—			97,898
Income tax benefit (provision)	2,714			(29,540		)	(4,320		)	—			(31,146		)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries, net of tax	70,282			—			(840		)	(69,442		)	—
Net earnings	66,606			45,942			23,646			(69,442		)	66,752
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			146			—			146
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	66,606		$	45,942		$	23,500		$	(69,442	)	$	66,606
Comprehensive income	$	65,487		$	45,550		$	23,207		$	(68,657	)	$	65,587
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			100			—			100
Comprehensive income attributable to Caleres, Inc.	$	65,487		$	45,550		$	23,107		$	(68,657	)	$	65,487

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED NOVEMBER 1, 2014
							Non-
($ thousands)	Parent			Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations		Total
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	(31,942	)	$	68,773		$	31,671		$	—	$	68,502
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(5,145		)	(27,341		)	(4,045		)	—		(36,531		)
Capitalized software	(3,787		)	(32		)	(30		)	—		(3,849		)
Acquisition of trademarks	(65,065		)	—			—			—		(65,065		)
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliate	—			—			(7,000		)	—		(7,000		)
Intercompany investing	(717		)	(202		)	919			—		—
Net cash used for investing activities	(74,714		)	(27,575		)	(10,156		)	—		(112,445		)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	741,000			—			—			—		741,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(734,000		)	—			—			—		(734,000		)
Dividends paid	(9,173		)	—			—			—		(9,173		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	237			—			—			—		237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	2,482			—			—			—		2,482
Intercompany financing	106,110			(41,198		)	(64,912		)	—		—
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	106,656			(41,198		)	(64,912		)	—		546
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(69		)	—		(69		)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(43,466		)	—		(43,466		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			—			82,546			—		82,546
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	—		$	39,080		$	—	$	39,080

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interests

The following tables set forth the changes in Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively:

($ thousands)	Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
Equity at January 31, 2015	$	540,910		$	712		$	541,622
Net earnings	70,069			177			70,246
Other comprehensive income (loss)	249			(37		)	212
Dividends paid	(9,195		)	—			(9,195		)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(4,921		)	—			(4,921		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,606		)	—			(4,606		)
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,049			—			3,049
Share-based compensation expense	5,448			—			5,448
Equity at October 31, 2015	$	601,003		$	852		$	601,855

($ thousands)	Caleres, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
Equity at February 1, 2014	$	476,699		$	663		$	477,362
Net earnings	66,606			146			66,752
Other comprehensive loss	(1,165		)	(46		)	(1,211		)
Dividends paid	(9,173		)	—			(9,173		)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	237			—			237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	2,482			—			2,482
Share-based compensation expense	4,568			—			4,568
Equity at November 1, 2014	$	540,254		$	763		$	541,017

Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

($ thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation			Pension and Other Postretirement Transactions (1)			Derivative Financial Instrument Transactions (2)			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance August 1, 2015	$	(302	)	$	2,775		$	554		$	3,027
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	348			—			(189		)	159
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(382		)	16			(366		)
Tax provision (benefit)	—			152			(11		)	141
Net reclassifications	—			(230		)	5			(225		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	348			(230		)	(184		)	(66		)
Balance October 31, 2015	$	46		$	2,545		$	370		$	2,961
Balance August 2, 2014	$	3,487		$	13,526		$	(372	)	$	16,641
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(1,159		)	—			80			(1,079		)
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(51		)	(30		)	(81		)
Tax provision	—			23			7			30
Net reclassifications	—			(28		)	(23		)	(51		)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,159		)	(28		)	57			(1,130		)
Balance November 1, 2014	$	2,328		$	13,498		$	(315	)	$	15,511
Balance January 31, 2015	$	(745	)	$	3,233		$	224		$	2,712
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax	791			—			176			967
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(1,140		)	(22		)	(1,162		)
Tax provision (benefit)	—			452			(8		)	444
Net reclassifications	—			(688		)	(30		)	(718		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	791			(688		)	146			249
Balance October 31, 2015	$	46		$	2,545		$	370		$	2,961
Balance February 1, 2014	$	2,356		$	13,582		$	738		$	16,676
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(28		)	—			(1,014		)	(1,042		)
Reclassifications:
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(152		)	(53		)	(205		)
Tax provision	—			68			14			82
Net reclassifications	—			(84		)	(39		)	(123		)
Other comprehensive loss	(28		)	(84		)	(1,053		)	(1,165		)
Balance November 1, 2014	$	2,328		$	13,498		$	(315	)	$	15,511

(1) Amounts reclassified are included in selling and administrative expenses. See Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to pension and other postretirement benefits.

(2) Amounts reclassified are included in net sales, costs of goods sold and selling and administrative expenses. See Notes 11 and 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to derivative financial instruments.

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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long Lived Assets Held For Use	$ 89,446	$ 87,924
Cash Equivalents - Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	64,783	7,463	$ 35,533
Cash Equivalents - Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	64,783	7,463	35,533
Cash Equivalents - Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0	0
Cash Equivalents - Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0	0
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	3,928	2,849	2,904
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	3,928	2,849	2,904
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0	0
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0	0
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(3,928)	(2,849)	(2,904)
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(3,928)	(2,849)	(2,904)
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non-Employee Directors [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(1,932)	(1,923)	(2,066)
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non-Employee Directors [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(1,932)	(1,923)	(2,066)
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non-Employee Directors [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities For Non-Employee Directors [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(9,792)	(8,019)	(8,857)
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(9,792)	(8,019)	(8,857)
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Performance Share Units [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(3,981)	(1,240)	(5,147)
Performance Share Units [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	(3,981)	(1,240)	(5,147)
Performance Share Units [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Performance Share Units [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liability, Fair Value	0	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Net [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value			79
Liability, Fair Value	(85)	(483)
Derivative Financial Instruments, Net [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value			0
Liability, Fair Value	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Net [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value			79
Liability, Fair Value	(85)	(483)
Derivative Financial Instruments, Net [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value			0
Liability, Fair Value	0	0
Secured Convertible Note [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	7,188		6,957
Secured Convertible Note [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	0
Secured Convertible Note [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	0	$ 0
Secured Convertible Note [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset, Fair Value	$ 7,188		$ 6,957

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Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance			$ 541,622
Net earnings	$ 33,992	$ 33,237	70,246	$ 66,752
Other comprehensive loss	(66)	(1,130)	249	(1,165)
Acquisition of treasury stock			4,921	0
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net			(4,606)	237
Share-based compensation expense	1,769	1,600	5,448	4,568
Equity, ending balance	601,855	541,017	601,855	541,017
Caleres, Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance			540,910	476,699
Net earnings			70,069	66,606
Other comprehensive loss			249	(1,165)
Dividends paid			(9,195)	(9,173)
Acquisition of treasury stock			(4,921)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net			(4,606)	237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans			3,049	2,482
Share-based compensation expense			5,448	4,568
Equity, ending balance	601,003	540,254	601,003	540,254
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance			712	663
Net earnings			177	146
Other comprehensive loss			(37)	(46)
Dividends paid			0	0
Acquisition of treasury stock			0
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net			0	0
Tax benefit related to share-based plans			0	0
Share-based compensation expense			0	0
Equity, ending balance	852	763	852	763
Total Equity [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning balance			541,622	477,362
Net earnings			70,246	66,752
Other comprehensive loss			212	(1,211)
Dividends paid			(9,195)	(9,173)
Acquisition of treasury stock			(4,921)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net			(4,606)	237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans			3,049	2,482
Share-based compensation expense			5,448	4,568
Equity, ending balance	$ 601,855	$ 541,017	$ 601,855	$ 541,017

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 70,246	$ 66,752
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	26,452	26,034
Amortization of capitalized software	9,118	9,548
Amortization of intangible assets	2,769	2,963
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount	873	1,885
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	10,651	0
Share-based compensation expense	5,448	4,568
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	(3,049)	(2,482)
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment	(2,203)	1,400
Impairment charges for property and equipment	1,479	1,248
Deferred Rent	3,489	(1,022)
Provision for doubtful accounts	362	298
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of dispositions:
Receivables	(11,848)	(9,328)
Inventories	(1,882)	(20,241)
Prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets	(12,212)	(1,201)
Trade accounts payable	(15,593)	(23,661)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(2,188)	14,376
Other, net	2,138	(2,635)
Net cash provided by operating activities	84,050	68,502
Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(47,344)	(36,531)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	7,433	0
Capitalized software	(5,422)	(3,849)
Acquisition of trademarks	0	(65,065)
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliate	0	(7,000)
Net cash used for investing activities	(45,333)	(112,445)
Financing Activities
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	117,000	741,000
Repayments under revolving credit agreement	(117,000)	(734,000)
Proceeds from issuance of 2023 senior notes	200,000	0
Redemption of 2019 senior notes	(200,000)	0
Debt issuance costs	(3,650)	0
Dividends paid	(9,195)	(9,173)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(4,921)	0
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net	(4,606)	237
Tax benefit related to share-based plans	3,049	2,482
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	(19,323)	546
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(499)	(69)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	18,895	(43,466)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	67,403	82,546
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 86,298	$ 39,080

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Long-Term and Short-Term Financing Arrangements (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Long-term and short-term financing activities (Narrative) (Details) [Abstract]

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 5 Long-term and Short-term Financing Arrangements

Credit Agreement 

On December 18, 2014, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Loan Parties”) entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which was further amended on July 20, 2015 to release all of the Company’s subsidiaries that were borrowers under or that guaranteed the Credit Agreement other than Sidney Rich Associates, Inc. and BG Retail, LLC (as so amended, the “Credit Agreement”). After giving effect to the amendment, the Company is the lead borrower, and Sidney Rich Associates, Inc. and BG Retail, LLC are each co-borrowers and guarantors under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement matures on December 18, 2019 and provides for a revolving credit facility in an aggregate amount of up to $600.0 million, subject to the calculated borrowing base restrictions, and provides for an increase at the Company’s option by up to $150.0 million from time to time during the term of the Credit Agreement, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions and the consent of existing or new lenders to assume the increase.

Borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement is limited to the lesser of the total commitments and the borrowing base ("Loan Cap"), which is based on stated percentages of the sum of eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory and eligible credit card receivables, as defined, less applicable reserves. Under the Credit Agreement, the Loan Parties’ obligations are secured by a first-priority security interest in all accounts receivable, inventory and certain other collateral.

Interest on borrowings is at variable rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the prime rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, plus a spread. The interest rate and fees for letters of credit vary based upon the level of excess availability under the Credit Agreement. There is an unused line fee payable on the unused portion under the facility and a letter of credit fee payable on the outstanding face amount under letters of credit.

The Credit Agreement limits the Company’s ability to create, incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness and liens, make investments or specified payments, give guarantees, pay dividends, make capital expenditures and merge or acquire or sell assets. In addition, certain additional covenants would be triggered if excess availability were to fall below specified levels, including fixed charge coverage ratio requirements. Furthermore, if excess availability falls below 12.5% of the Loan Cap for three consecutive business days or an event of default occurs, the lenders may assume dominion and control over the Company’s cash (a “cash dominion event”) until such event of default is cured or waived or the excess availability exceeds such amount for 30 consecutive days, provided that a cash dominion event shall be deemed continuing (even if an event of default is no longer continuing and/or excess availability exceeds the required amount for 30 consecutive business days) after a cash dominion event has occurred and been discontinued on two occasions in any twelve-month period.

The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to other material indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, judgment defaults in excess of a certain threshold, the failure of any guaranty or security document supporting the agreement to be in full force and effect, and a change of control event. In addition, if the excess availability falls below the greater of (i) 10.0% of the lesser of the Loan Cap and (ii) $50.0 million, and the fixed charge coverage ratio is less than 1.0 to 1.0, the Company would be in default under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also contains certain other covenants and restrictions. We were in compliance with all covenants and restrictions under the Credit Agreement as of October 31, 2015. 

At October 31, 2015, the Company had no borrowings outstanding and $6.3 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Total borrowing availability was $561.8 million at October 31, 2015.   

$200 Million Senior Notes Due 2019 

On May 11, 2011, the Company issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.125% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Senior Notes”). The 2019 Senior Notes were guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of its subsidiaries that was an obligor under the Credit Agreement, prior to the July 20, 2015 amendment. Interest on the 2019 Senior Notes was payable on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The 2019 Senior Notes were scheduled to mature on May 15, 2019 but were callable at specified redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

On July 20, 2015, the Company commenced a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase any and all of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 2019 Senior Notes. Upon expiration of the Tender Offer on July 24, 2015, $160.7 million aggregate principal amount of the 2019 Senior Notes (or 80.35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2019 Senior Notes outstanding) were validly tendered at the redemption price of 103.950%, representing the specified redemption price and a tender premium. On August 26, 2015, the remaining outstanding $39.3 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 2019 Senior Notes were redeemed at the redemption price of 103.563%. During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, the Company recognized a loss on the early extinguishment of the 2019 Senior Notes of $2.0 million and $10.7 million, respectively, representing the tender offer and call premiums, the unamortized debt issuance costs and the original issue discount. 

$200 Million Senior Notes Due 2023

On July 27, 2015, the Company issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "2023 Senior Notes") in a private placement. On October 22, 2015, the Company commenced an offer to exchange its 2023 Senior Notes outstanding for substantially identical debt securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The exchange offer was completed on November 23, 2015 and did not affect the amount of the Company's indebtedness outstanding.

The 2023 Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company's subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantor under the Credit Agreement. Interest on the 2023 Senior Notes is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning on February 15, 2016. The 2023 Senior Notes will mature on August 15, 2023.  Prior to August 15, 2018, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2023 Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2023 Senior Notes plus a "make-whole" premium (as defined in the 2023 Senior Notes indenture) and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.  After August 15, 2018, the Company may redeem all or a part of the 2023 Senior Notes at the redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest, and Additional Interest (as defined in the 2023 Senior Notes indenture), if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on August 15 of the years indicated below:

Year	Percentage
2018	104.688	%
2019	103.125	%
2020	101.563	%
2021 and thereafter	100.000	%

If the Company experiences specific kinds of changes of control, it would be required to offer to purchase the 2023 Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of repurchase.

The 2023 Senior Notes also contain certain other covenants and restrictions that limit certain activities including, among other things, levels of indebtedness, payments of dividends, the guarantee or pledge of assets, certain investments, common stock repurchases, mergers and acquisitions and sales of assets. As of October 31, 2015, we were in compliance with all covenants and restrictions relating to the 2023 Senior Notes.

The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2023 Senior Notes were approximately $196.3 million after deducting fees and expenses associated with the offering. The Company used the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem the outstanding 2019 Senior Notes.

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Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]

The following tables summarize restricted stock unit (RSU) activity for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

Thirteen Weeks Ended October 31, 2015				Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value				Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of RSUs				Total Number of RSUs
August 1, 2015	368,438	$	29.02	August 2, 2014	386,692	$	22.07
Granted (1)	784	30.40		Granted (1)	847	26.72
October 31, 2015	369,222	$	29.02	November 1, 2014	387,539	$	22.08

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2015				Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value				Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of RSUs				Total Number of RSUs
January 31, 2015	330,994	$	28.72	February 1, 2014	346,305	$	21.30
Granted (1)	38,228	31.66		Granted (1)	41,234	28.64
October 31, 2015	369,222	$	29.02	November 1, 2014	387,539	$	22.08

(1) Granted RSUs include 784 RSUs and 847 RSUs for the thirteen weeks and 2,228 RSUs and 2,534 RSUs for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively, resulting from dividend equivalents earned on outstanding RSUs, which vested immediately.

The following tables summarize restricted stock activity for the periods ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended October 31, 2015					Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value					Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of Restricted Shares					Total Number of Restricted Shares
August 1, 2015	1,395,616		$	18.97	August 2, 2014	1,598,470		$	15.60
Granted	8,000		33.14		Granted	—		—
Forfeited	(42,500	)	17.64		Forfeited	(4,500	)	20.39
Vested	(17,000	)	7.30		Vested	(7,000	)	11.96
October 31, 2015	1,344,116		$	19.24	November 1, 2014	1,586,970		$	15.60

	Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2015					Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2014
			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value					Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Total Number of Restricted Shares					Total Number of Restricted Shares
January 31, 2015	1,562,470		$	15.63	February 1, 2014	1,700,098		$	13.25
Granted	301,421		30.19		Granted	279,710		28.17
Forfeited	(92,350	)	18.65		Forfeited	(32,100	)	16.39
Vested	(427,425	)	13.88		Vested	(360,738	)	14.21
October 31, 2015	1,344,116		$	19.24	November 1, 2014	1,586,970		$	15.60

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Business Segment Information (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Operating Earnings Before Income Taxes From Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating earnings	$ 52,223	$ 53,213	$ 118,293	$ 113,241
Interest expense	(4,136)	(5,207)	(12,944)	(15,637)
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	(1,961)	0	(10,651)	0
Interest income	224	109	766	294
Earnings before income taxes	$ 46,350	$ 48,115	$ 95,464	$ 97,898

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Commitments And Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

Note 15 Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental Remediation

Prior operations included numerous manufacturing and other facilities for which the Company may have responsibility under various environmental laws for the remediation of conditions that may be identified in the future. The Company is involved in environmental remediation and ongoing compliance activities at several sites and has been notified that it is or may be a potentially responsible party at several other sites.

Redfield

The Company is remediating, under the oversight of Colorado authorities, the groundwater and indoor air at its owned facility in Colorado (the “Redfield site” or, when referring to remediation activities at or under the facility, the “on-site remediation”) and residential neighborhoods adjacent to and near the property (the “off-site remediation”) that have been affected by solvents previously used at the facility. The on-site remediation calls for the operation of a pump and treat system (which prevents migration of contaminated groundwater off the property) as the final remedy for the site, subject to monitoring and periodic review of the on-site conditions and other remedial technologies that may be developed in the future. Off-site groundwater concentrations have been reducing over time since installation of the pump and treat system in 2000 and injection of clean water beginning in 2003. However, localized areas of contaminated bedrock just beyond the property line continue to impact off-site groundwater. The modified workplan for addressing this condition includes converting the off-site bioremediation system into a monitoring well network and employing different remediation methods in these recalcitrant areas. In accordance with the workplan, a pilot test was conducted of certain groundwater remediation methods and the results of that test were used to develop more detailed plans for remedial activities in the off-site areas, which were approved by the authorities and are being implemented in a phased manner. The results of groundwater monitoring are being used to evaluate the effectiveness of these activities. The liability for the on-site remediation was discounted at 4.8%. On an undiscounted basis, the on-site remediation liability would be $15.4 million as of October 31, 2015. The Company expects to spend approximately $0.2 million in each of the next five years and $14.4 million in the aggregate thereafter related to the on-site remediation.

The cumulative expenditures for both on-site and off-site remediation through October 31, 2015 were $27.6 million. The Company has recovered a portion of these expenditures from insurers and other third parties. The reserve for the anticipated future remediation activities at October 31, 2015 is $9.8 million, of which $9.1 million is recorded within other liabilities and $0.7 million is recorded within other accrued expenses. Of the total $9.8 million reserve, $5.0 million is for on-site remediation and $4.8 million is for off-site remediation.

Other

The Company has completed its remediation efforts at its closed New York tannery and two associated landfills. In 1995, state environmental authorities reclassified the status of these sites as being properly closed and requiring only continued maintenance and monitoring through 2024. The Company has an accrued liability of $1.3 million at October 31, 2015 to complete the cleanup, maintenance and monitoring at these sites, which has been discounted at 6.4%. Of the $1.3 million reserve, $1.1 million is recorded in other liabilities and $0.2 million is recorded in other accrued expenses. On an undiscounted basis, this liability would be $1.8 million. The Company expects to spend approximately $0.2 million in each of the next five years and $0.8 million in the aggregate thereafter related to these sites. In addition, various federal and state authorities have identified the Company as a potentially responsible party for remediation at certain other sites. However, the Company does not currently believe that its liability for such sites, if any, would be material.

The Company continues to evaluate its estimated costs in conjunction with its environmental consultants and records its best estimate of such liabilities. However, future actions and the associated costs are subject to oversight and approval of various governmental authorities. Accordingly, the ultimate costs may vary, and it is possible costs may exceed the recorded amounts.

Litigation

The Company is involved in legal proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such ordinary course of business proceedings and litigation currently pending is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position. Legal costs associated with litigation are generally expensed as incurred.

During 2014, the Company signed a settlement agreement to resolve a putative class action lawsuit involving wage and hour claims in California for an amount not to exceed $1.5 million. The court has granted final approval of the settlement, pursuant to which the Company will pay $1.0 million in attorneys' fees, costs of administering the settlement and settlement payments to class members who submitted claims. The Company will make the payments necessary to satisfy the settlement terms in the fourth quarter of 2015. The reserve for this matter as of October 31, 2015 is $1.0 million.