10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark one)

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended: July 30, 2011

OR

¨ 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: 1-13113

SAKS INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Tennessee	62-0331040
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
12 East 49th Street New York, New York	10017
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

212-940-5305

(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 Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule-405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) 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. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  þ	Accelerated filer  ¨
Non-accelerated filer  ¨	Smaller Reporting Company  ¨
(Do not check if 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  ¨    No  þ

As of August 30, 2011, the number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding was 159,998,557.

SAKS INCORPORATED

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION		3
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS		3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July  31, 2010		3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended July  30, 2011 and July 31, 2010		4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended July 30, 2011 and July  31, 2010		5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		6
ITEM  2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS		22
ITEM  3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK		30
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES		30
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION		31
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS		31
ITEM  2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS		31
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS		32
SIGNATURE		33

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

SAKS INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	July 30, 2011		January 29, 2011		July 31, 2010
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	293,977	$	197,866	$	161,442
Merchandise inventories		689,223		671,383		670,933
Other current assets		83,492		105,404		96,747
Deferred income taxes, net		66,434		86,116		44,215
Total current assets		1,133,126		1,060,769		973,337
Property and equipment, net		872,372		890,364		920,490
Deferred income taxes, net		161,070		163,408		223,786
Other assets		28,583		28,559		28,982
TOTAL ASSETS	$	2,195,151	$	2,143,100	$	2,146,595
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable	$	143,593	$	88,378	$	116,924
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		220,078		246,031		252,658
Current portion of long-term debt		148,464		147,498		28,738
Total current liabilities		512,135		481,907		398,320
Long-term debt		364,132		359,250		497,616
Other long-term liabilities		138,050		138,378		188,744
Total liabilities		1,014,317		979,535		1,084,680
Commitments and contingencies		-		-		-
Shareholders’ equity		1,180,834		1,163,565		1,061,915
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	2,195,151	$	2,143,100	$	2,146,595

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 30, 2011		July 31, 2010		July 30, 2011		July 31, 2010
NET SALES	$	670,180	$	593,145	$	1,396,178	$	1,260,583
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)		415,635		371,874		821,699		751,581
Gross margin		254,545		221,271		574,479		509,002
Selling, general and administrative expenses		183,444		170,575		361,815		334,070
Other operating expenses:
Property and equipment rentals		24,896		24,837		50,237		50,506
Depreciation and amortization		28,868		29,682		58,092		58,542
Taxes other than income taxes		20,595		18,700		44,158		41,136
Store pre-opening costs		413		298		547		300
Impairments and dispositions		166		21,560		3,034		23,375
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)		(3,837)		(44,381)		56,596		1,073
Interest expense		(13,043)		(14,291)		(26,639)		(28,430)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		-		(4)		(539)		(4)
Other income (expense), net		463		(720)		996		(530)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(16,417)		(59,396)		30,414		(27,891)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(8,048)		(27,162)		10,374		(14,442)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	(8,369)	$	(32,234)	$	20,040	$	(13,449)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	(0.05)	$	(0.21)	$	0.13	$	(0.09)
Diluted	$	(0.05)	$	(0.21)	$	0.12	$	(0.09)
Weighted-average common shares:
Basic		156,733		153,956		156,568		153,847
Diluted		156,733		153,956		160,682		153,847

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended
	July 30, 2011		July 31, 2010
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)	$	20,040	$	(13,449)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss on extinguishment of debt		539		4
Depreciation and amortization		58,092		58,542
Stock-based compensation		8,152		8,939
Amortization of discount on convertible notes		6,324		5,829
Deferred income taxes		11,135		(11,073)
Impairments and dispositions		(12)		1,524
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(753)		-
Gain on sale of property and equipment		(156)		(245)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net		30,107		(11,603)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		133,468		38,468
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment		(30,153)		(21,614)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment		156		295
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		(29,997)		(21,319)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt		(2,438)		(795)
Payments of capital lease obligations		(3,174)		(2,679)
Payment of financing fees		(2,961)		-
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation		753		-
Cash dividends paid		-		(70)
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock		460		536
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES		(7,360)		(3,008)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		96,111		14,141
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		197,866		147,301
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	293,977	$	161,442

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – GENERAL

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in compliance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Operating results for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending January 28, 2012 (“fiscal year 2011”). The financial statements include the accounts of Saks Incorporated and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany amounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 29, 2011 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011.

The Company’s operations consist of Saks Fifth Avenue (“SFA”), Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH (“OFF 5TH”), and SFA’s e-commerce operations (“Saks Direct”).

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Net Sales

Net sales include sales of merchandise (net of returns and exclusive of sales taxes), commissions from leased departments, shipping and handling revenues related to merchandise sold and breakage income from unredeemed gift cards. Commissions from leased departments were $8,523 and $17,249 for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011, respectively, and $6,820 and $14,187 for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, respectively. Leased department sales were $60,647 and $124,062 for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011, respectively, and $49,129 and $103,245 for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, respectively, and were excluded from net sales in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash on hand in the stores, deposits with banks, and investments with banks and financial institutions that have original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Cash equivalents totaled $284,076, $190,007, and $152,275 at July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, respectively, primarily consisting of money market funds, demand deposits, and time deposits. Income earned on cash equivalents was $428 and $672 for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011, respectively, and $117 and $164 for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, respectively, and is included in other income in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Included in cash equivalents as of January 29, 2011 and July 31, 2010 were $10,000 and $20,000, respectively, of compensating balances related the Company’s purchasing card program to ensure future credit availability under that program. There were no compensating balance arrangements as of July 30, 2011.

Inventory

Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and include freight, buying, and distribution costs. The Company takes markdowns related to slow moving inventory, ensuring the appropriate inventory valuation. The Company receives vendor-provided support in different forms. When vendors provide support for inventory markdowns, the Company records the support as a reduction to cost of sales. Such support is recorded in the period that the corresponding markdowns are taken. When the Company

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

receives inventory-related support that is not designated for markdowns, the Company includes this support as a reduction in the cost of purchases.

Impairments and Dispositions

Impairment and disposition costs include costs associated with store closures, including employee severance and lease termination costs, asset impairment and disposal charges, and other costs related to store closure activities. Additionally, impairments and disposition costs include long-lived asset impairment charges related to assets held and used, and losses related to asset dispositions made during the normal course of business. The Company continuously evaluates its real estate portfolio and closes underproductive stores in the normal course of business as leases expire or as other circumstances dictate.

During the three months ended July 30, 2011, the Company incurred an asset impairment charge of $166. For the six months ended July 30, 2011, the Company incurred store closing costs of $2,868 primarily due to a lease termination fee related to the relocation of its Hilton Head OFF 5^TH store as well as the aforementioned asset impairment charge of $166. During the three months ended July 31, 2010, the Company incurred store closing costs of $21,560 consisting of lease termination charges, severance and other store closure activities. For the six months ended July 31, 2010, the Company incurred store closing costs of $23,375 including the aforementioned store closing costs of $21,560 and $1,815 of similar charges recorded earlier in the period.

Segment Reporting

SFA, OFF 5TH, and Saks Direct have been aggregated into one reportable segment based on the aggregation criteria outlined in the authoritative accounting guidance.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable, and accrued expenses as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010 approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. See Note 5 for fair value disclosures related to the Company’s long-term debt.

NOTE 2 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently Adopted Pronouncements

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements (“ASU 2010-06”), which requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for Level 3 reconciliation disclosures which became effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2010. Adoption of this pronouncement did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Pronouncements

In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs (“ASU 2011-04”), which amends the existing fair value guidance to improve consistency in the application and disclosure of fair value measurements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 provides certain clarifications to the existing guidance, changes certain fair value principles, and enhances disclosure requirements. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2011-04 to have a material impact on the financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2011-05”). ASU 2011-05 requires reporting entities to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

15, 2011 and is to be applied retrospectively. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 will not affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company.

NOTE 3 – INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 was 49.0% and 34.1%, respectively, as compared to 45.7% and 51.8% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010. The increase in the effective rate for the three months ended July 30, 2011 is primarily related to the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax positions and a decrease in the state tax valuation allowance associated with certain state net operating loss carryforwards, increasing the expected tax benefit of pre-tax losses. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the six months ended July 30, 2011 is primarily related to the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax positions and a decrease in the state tax valuation allowance associated with certain state net operating loss carryforwards.

Components of the Company’s income tax expense (benefit) for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 30, 2011		July 31, 2010		July 30, 2011		July 31, 2010
Expected federal income taxes at 35%	$	(5,746)		$        (20,789)	$	10,645		$          (9,762)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		(713)		(6,715)		2,098		(3,505)
State NOL valuation allowance adjustment		(146)		516		(856)		(960)
Effect of settling tax exams and other tax reserve adjustments		(1,512)		(590)		(1,628)		(624)
Other items, net		69		416		115		409
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	(8,048)		$        (27,162)	$	10,374		$        (14,442)

The Company files a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return as well as state tax returns in multiple state jurisdictions. The Company has completed examinations by the Internal Revenue Service or the statute of limitations has expired for taxable years through February 3, 2007. With respect to state and local jurisdictions, the Company has completed examinations in many jurisdictions through the same period and currently has no examinations in progress.

The Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 30, 2011 includes a gross deferred tax asset of $124,361 related to U.S. federal and state net operating loss (“NOL”) and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards. The majority of the net operating loss carryforward is a result of the net operating losses incurred during the fiscal years ended January 30, 2010 and January 31, 2009 due principally to difficult market and macroeconomic conditions. The Company has concluded, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, that all but $29,227 of these tax benefits relating to certain state losses are more likely than not to be realized in the future. Therefore, a valuation allowance for the $29,227 has been established. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. While the Company has incurred a cumulative loss in recent years, after evaluating all available evidence including its past operating results, current year operating income, the macroeconomic factors contributing to the 2009 and 2008 fiscal year losses, the length of the carryforward periods available and the Company’s forecast of future taxable income, including the availability of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, the Company concluded that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax asset, net of the $29,227 valuation allowance related to state NOLs, will be realized. The Company will continue to assess the need for an additional valuation allowance in the future. If future results are less than projected or tax planning alternatives are no longer viable, then an additional valuation allowance may be required to reduce the deferred tax assets which could have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations in the period in which it is recorded.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 4 – EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

The computation of earnings per common share (“EPS”) for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 are as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	July 30, 2011						July 31, 2010
	Net Loss		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Loss		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	(8,369)		156,733	$	(0.05)	$	(32,234)		153,956	$	(0.21)
Effect of dilutive potential common shares		-		-		-		-		-		-
Diluted EPS	$	(8,369)		156,733	$	(0.05)	$	(32,234)		153,956	$	(0.21)

	Six Months Ended
	July 30, 2011						July 31, 2010
	Net Income		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Loss		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	20,040		156,568	$	0.13	$	(13,449)		153,847	$	(0.09)
Effect of dilutive potential common shares		-		4,114		(0.01)		-		-		-
Diluted EPS	$	20,040		160,682	$	0.12	$	(13,449)		153,847	$	(0.09)

For the three months ended July 30, 2011, the computation of diluted EPS excludes the effect of 6,717 shares of unvested restricted stock and performance share awards, 1,694 stock options, and 40,889 shares of common stock that could be issued upon the conversion of the Company’s convertible notes because the effect would be anti-dilutive since the Company generated a net loss. These stock options and restricted stock and performance share awards represent the number of awards outstanding at the end of the period and application of the treasury stock method would reduce this amount if they had a dilutive effect and were included in the computation of diluted EPS.

For the six months ended July 30, 2011, the computation of diluted EPS excludes the effect of 40,889 shares of common stock that could be issued upon the conversion of the Company’s convertible notes because the effect would be anti-dilutive. Additionally, 1,309 stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the exercise prices of the stock options exceeded the average market price of the Company’s common stock for the period. These stock options represent the number of awards outstanding at the end of the period and application of the treasury stock method would reduce this amount if they had a dilutive effect and were included in the computation of diluted EPS.

For the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, the computations of diluted EPS exclude the effect of 6,947 shares of unvested restricted stock and performance share awards, 2,150 stock options, and 40,889 shares of common stock that could be issued upon the conversion of the Company’s convertible notes because the effect would be anti-dilutive since the Company generated a net loss in both periods. These stock options and restricted stock and performance share awards represent the number of awards outstanding at the end of the period and application of the treasury stock method would reduce this amount if they had a dilutive effect and were included in the computation of diluted EPS.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 5 – DEBT

A summary of long-term debt and capital lease obligations is as follows:

	July 30, 2011				January 29, 2011				July 31, 2010
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Notes 7.50%, matured fiscal year 2010	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	22,859	$	23,180
Notes 9.875%, maturing fiscal year 2011		141,557		144,105		141,557		147,573		141,557		148,036
Notes 7.00%, maturing fiscal year 2013		2,125		2,199		2,125		2,168		2,125		2,083
Notes 7.375%, maturing fiscal year 2019		-		-		1,911		1,835		1,911		1,624
Convertible notes 7.50%, maturing fiscal year 2013, net (1)		107,068		253,412		104,777		265,906		102,607		204,790
Convertible notes 2.00%, maturing fiscal year 2024, net (2)		206,681		240,010		202,648		244,720		198,738		208,086
Capital lease obligations (3)		55,165		n/a		53,730		n/a		56,557		n/a
Total debt		512,596		639,726		506,748		662,202		526,354		587,799
Less current portion:
Notes 7.50%, matured fiscal year 2010		-		-		-		-		(22,859)		(23,180)
Notes 9.875%, maturing fiscal year 2011		(141,557)		(144,105)		(141,557)		(147,573)		-		-
Capital lease obligations (3)		(6,907)		n/a		(5,941)		n/a		(5,879)		n/a
Current portion of long-term debt		(148,464)		(144,105)		(147,498)		(147,573)		(28,738)		(23,180)
Long-term debt	$	364,132	$	495,621	$	359,250	$	514,629	$	497,616	$	564,619

(1) Amount represents the $120,000 convertible notes, net of the unamortized discount of $12,932, $15,223, and $17,393 as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, respectively.

(2) Amount represents the $230,000 convertible notes, net of the unamortized discount of $23,319, $27,352, and $31,262 as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, respectively.

(3) Disclosure regarding fair value of capital leases is not required.

The fair values of the long-term debt were estimated based on quotes obtained from financial institutions for those or similar instruments or on the basis of quoted market prices.

REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT

The Company has a $500,000 revolving credit facility, subject to a borrowing base equal to a specified percentage of eligible inventory and certain credit card receivables.

In March 2011, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing revolving credit agreement. The amendment extended the maturity date of this facility from November 23, 2013 to March 29, 2016 and revised certain terms of the existing revolving credit facility. The maximum committed borrowing capacity of the amended facility remains at $500 million. Fees incurred associated with the amendment to the revolving credit agreement were $2,961. As of July 30, 2011, the Company had no direct outstanding borrowings under the facility and had letters of credit outstanding of $19,551.

The obligations under the facility are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries, and the obligations are secured by the Company’s and the guarantors’ merchandise inventories and certain third party accounts receivable. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a per annum rate of either LIBOR plus a percentage ranging from 2.00% to 2.50%, or at the higher of the prime rate and federal funds rate plus a percentage ranging from 1.00% to 1.50%. Letters of credit are charged a per annum fee equal to the then applicable LIBOR borrowing spread (for standby letters of credit) or the applicable LIBOR spread minus 0.5% (for documentary or commercial letters of credit). The Company also pays an unused line fee ranging from 0.38% to 0.50% per annum on the average daily unused revolver.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

During periods in which availability under the agreement is $62,500 or more, the Company is not subject to financial covenants. If and when availability under the agreement decreases to less than $62,500, the Company will be subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.0. There is no debt rating trigger. As of July 30, 2011, the Company was not subject to the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio.

The revolving credit agreement permits additional debt in specific categories including the following (each category being subject to limitations as described in the revolving credit agreement): debt arising from permitted sale/leaseback transactions; debt to finance purchases of machinery, equipment, real estate and other fixed assets; debt in connection with permitted acquisitions; and unsecured debt. The revolving credit agreement also permits other debt (including permitted sale/leaseback transactions) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 at any time, including secured debt, so long as it is a permitted lien as defined by the revolving credit agreement. The revolving credit agreement also places certain restrictions on, among other things, asset sales, the ability to make acquisitions and investments, and to pay dividends.

SENIOR NOTES

As of July 30, 2011, the Company had $143,682 of unsecured senior notes outstanding, excluding the convertible notes, comprising two separate series, maturing in 2011 and 2013 with interest rates of 7.000% and 9.875%. The senior notes are guaranteed by all of the subsidiaries that guarantee the Company’s credit facility and have substantially identical terms except for the maturity dates and interest rates payable to investors. The notes permit certain sale/leaseback transactions but place certain restrictions around the use of proceeds generated from a sale/leaseback transaction. The terms of each senior note require all principal to be repaid at maturity. There are no financial covenants associated with these notes, and there are no debt-rating triggers.

During April 2011, the Company completed the redemption of its 7.375% senior notes that mature in 2019. The redemption of these notes resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $539.

During May 2010, the Company repurchased $797 of its 7.0% senior notes that mature in December 2013. The repurchase of these notes resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $4.

CONVERTIBLE NOTES

7.5% Convertible Notes

The Company issued $120,000 of 7.5% convertible notes in May 2009 (the “7.5% Convertible Notes”). The 7.5% Convertible Notes mature in December 2013 and are convertible, at the option of the holders at any time, into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $5.54 per share of common stock (21,670 shares of common stock to be issued upon conversion). The Company can settle a conversion of the notes with shares, cash, or a combination thereof at its discretion. Authoritative accounting literature requires the allocation of convertible debt proceeds between the liability component and the embedded conversion option (i.e., the equity component). The liability component of the debt instrument is accreted to par value using the effective interest method over the remaining life of the debt. This amortization is reported as a component of interest expense. The equity component is not subsequently revalued as long as it continues to qualify for equity treatment.

Upon issuance, the Company estimated the fair value of the liability component of the 7.5% Convertible Notes, assuming a 13% non-convertible borrowing rate, to be $97,994. The difference between the fair value and the principal amount of the 7.5% Convertible Notes was $22,006. This amount was recorded as a debt discount and as an increase to additional paid-in capital as of the issuance date. The discount is being amortized to interest expense over a 4.5 year period to the maturity date of the notes in December 2013 resulting in an increase in non-cash interest expense in future periods.

2.0% Convertible Senior Notes

The Company issued $230,000 of 2.0% convertible senior notes in March 2004 (the “2.0% Convertible Notes”). The 2.0% Convertible Notes mature in 2024 and, in certain circumstances, allow the holders to convert the notes to shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $11.97 per share of common stock (19,219 shares of common stock to be issued upon

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

conversion) subject to an anti-dilution adjustment. The holders may put the debt back to the Company in 2014 or 2019 and the Company can call the debt on or after March 21, 2011. The Company can settle a conversion of the notes with shares, cash or a combination thereof at its discretion. The holders may convert the notes at the following times, among others: (i) if the Company’s share price is greater than 120% of the applicable conversion price for a certain trading period; (ii) if the credit ratings of the notes are below a certain threshold; or (iii) upon the occurrence of certain consolidations, mergers or share exchange transactions involving the Company. As of July 30, 2011, none of the conversion criteria were met.

In connection with the issuance of the 2.0% Convertible Notes, the Company entered into a convertible note hedge and written call options on its common stock to reduce the Company’s exposure to dilution from the conversion of the 2.0% Convertible Notes. The convertible note hedge expired on April 20, 2011. The written call options have a strike price of $13.81 and the contract is indexed to 19,219 shares of the Company’s common stock. The written call option options have maturity dates ranging from June 21, 2011 through August 2, 2011. These transactions were accounted for as a net reduction of stockholders’ equity of approximately $25,000 in 2004. The estimated fair value of the written call option was $0 as of July 30, 2011. The estimated net fair value of the convertible note hedge and written call option was $4,901 and $1,124 as of January 29, 2011 and July 31, 2010, respectively.

The Company estimated the fair value of the liability component of the 2.0% Convertible Notes at the date of issuance, assuming a 6.25% non-convertible borrowing rate, to be $158,148. The difference between the fair value and the principal amount of the 2.0% Convertible Notes was $71,852. This amount was recorded as a debt discount and as an increase to additional paid-in capital as of the issuance date. In accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance, the debt discount should be amortized over the expected life of a similar liability that does not have an associated equity component (considering the effects of embedded features other than the conversion option). Since the holders of the notes have put options in 2014 and 2019, the debt instrument is accreted to par value using the effective interest method from the date of issuance until the first put date in 2014 resulting in an increase in non-cash interest expense.

NOTE 6 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company sponsors a funded defined-benefit cash balance pension plan (“Pension Plan”) and an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan (“SERP”) for certain employees of the Company. The Company amended the Pension Plan during 2006, freezing benefit accruals for all participants except those considered to be non-highly compensated employees who had attained age 55 and completed 10 years of credited service as of January 1, 2007. In January 2009, the Company amended the Pension Plan to suspend future benefit accruals for all remaining participants effective March 13, 2009. The Company generally funds pension costs currently, subject to regulatory funding requirements. The components of net periodic pension expense related to the Company’s Pension Plan and SERP for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 30,		July 31,		July 30,		July 31,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Interest cost	$	1,560	$	1,858	$	3,260	$	3,657
Expected return on plan assets		(1,906)		(1,660)		(4,006)		(3,460)
Net amortization of losses and prior service costs		548		771		1,127		1,313
Net periodic pension expense	$	202	$	969	$	381	$	1,510

The Company contributed $808 and $1,616 to the Pension Plan during the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 and expects additional funding requirements of approximately $1,584 for the remainder of fiscal year 2011.

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 7 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The following table summarizes the changes in shareholders’ equity for the six months ended July 30, 2011:

									Accumulated
					Additional Paid-In				Other		Total
	Common Stock						Accumulated Deficit		Comprehensive Loss		Shareholders’ Equity
	Shares		Amount		Capital
Balance at January 29, 2011		162,899	$	16,290	$	1,318,862	$	(125,496)	$	(46,091)	$	1,163,565
Net income								20,040				20,040
Issuance of common stock		174		17		443						460
Net activity under stock compensation plans		717		72		(72)						-
Shares withheld for employee taxes		(324)		(32)		(3,788)						(3,820)
Income tax effect of stock compensation plans						(31)						(31)
Stock-based compensation						8,152						8,152
Deferred tax adjustment related to convertible notes						(7,532)						(7,532)
Balance at July 30, 2011		163,466	$	16,347	$	1,316,034	$	(105,456)	$	(46,091)	$	1,180,834

The Company has a share repurchase program that authorizes it to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. During the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, there were no shares of common stock repurchased. As of July 30, 2011, there were 32,709 shares remaining available for repurchase under the Company’s share repurchase program.

During August 2011, the Company repurchased shares of common stock under its share repurchase program. See “Note 10 – Subsequent Events” for more information.

NOTE 8 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company maintains an equity incentive plan, which allows for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance share awards, and other forms of equity awards to employees, directors, and officers. Stock options generally vest over a four-year period from the grant date and have contractual terms ranging from seven to ten years from the grant date. Restricted stock and performance share awards generally vest over periods ranging from three to five years from the grant date, although the equity incentive plan permits accelerated vesting in certain circumstances at the discretion of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company does not use cash to settle any of its stock-based awards and issues new shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options and the granting of restricted stock and performance shares.

The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock options with graded-vesting on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Compensation expense for restricted stock and performance share awards that cliff-vest is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Restricted stock with graded-vesting are treated as multiple awards based upon the vesting date. The Company recognizes compensation expense for these awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award.

Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense was $3,992 and $8,152 for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011, respectively, and $3,936 and $8,939 for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, respectively.

NOTE 9 – CONTINGENCIES

LEGAL CONTINGENCIES

On February 2, 2011, the plaintiffs in Dawn Till and Mary Josephs v. Saks Incorporated et al, filed a complaint, with which the Company was served on March 10, 2011, in a purported class and collective action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges that the plaintiffs were improperly classified as exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the California Labor Code and that the Company failed to pay overtime, provide itemized

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

wage statements and provide meal and rest periods. On March 8, 2011, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint adding a claim for penalties under the California Private Attorneys General Act of 2004. The plaintiffs seek to proceed collectively under the FLSA and as a class under the California statutes on behalf of individuals who have been employed by OFF 5TH as Selling and Service Managers, Merchandise Team Managers, or Department Managers. The Company believes that its managers at OFF 5TH have been properly classified as exempt under both federal and state law and intends to defend the lawsuit vigorously. It is not possible to predict whether the court will permit this action to proceed collectively or as a class.

In addition to the litigation described in the preceding paragraph, the Company is involved in legal proceedings arising from its normal business activities and has accruals for losses where appropriate. Management believes that none of these legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

INCOME TAXES

The Company is routinely under examination by federal, state or local taxing authorities in the areas of income taxes and the remittance of sales and use taxes. These examinations include questioning the timing and amount of deductions, the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions, and compliance with federal, state and local tax laws. Based on current evaluations of tax filing positions, the Company believes it has adequately accrued for its income tax exposures. As of July 30, 2011, certain state sales and use tax examinations were ongoing. To the extent the Company were to prevail in matters for which accruals have been established or be required to pay amounts in excess of reserves, the Company’s effective tax rate in a given financial statement period may be materially impacted.

OTHER MATTERS

From time to time the Company has issued guarantees to landlords under leases of stores operated by its subsidiaries. Certain of these stores were sold in connection with the Saks Department Store Group and Northern Department Store Group transactions which occurred in July 2005 and March 2006, respectively. If the purchasers fail to perform certain obligations under the lease agreements guaranteed by the Company, the Company could have obligations to landlords under such guarantees. Based on the information currently available, management does not believe that its potential obligations under these lease guarantees would be material.

NOTE 10 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT

During August 2011, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 3,537 shares of common stock at an average price of $8.18 per share and a total cost of $28,932. Subsequent to these transactions, 29,172 shares remain available for repurchase under the Company’s share repurchase program.

NOTE 11 – CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information for: (1) Saks Incorporated, and (2) on a combined basis, the guarantors of Saks Incorporated’s senior notes and revolving credit facility (which include all of the 100%-owned subsidiaries of Saks Incorporated).

The condensed consolidating financial statements presented as of and for the three- and six-month periods ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 and as of January 29, 2011 reflect the legal entity compositions at the respective dates. Additionally, certain reclassifications were made to prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation.

Separate financial statements of the guarantor subsidiaries are not presented because the guarantors are jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally liable under the guarantees. Borrowings and the related interest expense under the Company’s revolving credit agreement are allocated to Saks Incorporated and the guarantor subsidiaries under an intercompany revolving credit arrangement. There is also a management fee arrangement among Saks Incorporated and its subsidiaries. As of July 30, 2011, Saks Incorporated was the sole obligor for a majority of the Company’s long-term debt.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

AS OF JULY 30, 2011

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Saks		Guarantor
	Incorporated		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	284,076	$	9,901			$	293,977
Merchandise inventories				689,223				689,223
Other current assets				83,492				83,492
Deferred income taxes, net				66,434				66,434
Total current assets		284,076		849,050		-		1,133,126
Property and equipment, net				872,372				872,372
Deferred income taxes, net		98,312		62,758				161,070
Other assets		12,171		16,412				28,583
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries		1,252,162			$	(1,252,162)		-
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,646,721	$	1,800,592	$	(1,252,162)	$	2,195,151
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable			$	143,593			$	143,593
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	8,456		211,622				220,078
Current portion of long-term debt		141,557		6,907				148,464
Total current liabilities		150,013		362,122		-		512,135
Long-term debt		315,874		48,258				364,132
Other long-term liabilities				138,050				138,050
Investment by and advances from parent				1,252,162	$	(1,252,162)		-
Shareholders’ equity		1,180,834						1,180,834
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	1,646,721	$	1,800,592	$	(1,252,162)	$	2,195,151

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended July 30, 2011
	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	670,180			$	670,180
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				415,635				415,635
Gross margin		-		254,545		-		254,545
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	486		182,958				183,444
Other operating expenses		6		74,353				74,359
Store pre-opening costs				413				413
Impairments and dispositions				166				166
Operating loss		(492)		(3,345)		-		(3,837)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(2,435)			$	2,435		-
Interest expense		(9,950)		(3,093)				(13,043)
Other income, net		463						463
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(12,414)		(6,438)		2,435		(16,417)
Benefit for income taxes		(4,045)		(4,003)				(8,048)
NET LOSS	$	(8,369)	$	(2,435)	$	2,435	$	(8,369)
	Six Months Ended July 30, 2011
	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	1,396,178			$	1,396,178
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				821,699				821,699
Gross margin		-		574,479		-		574,479
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	857		360,958				361,815
Other operating expenses		11		152,476				152,487
Store pre-opening costs				547				547
Impairments and dispositions				3,034				3,034
Operating income (loss)		(868)		57,464		-		56,596
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		33,323			$	(33,323)		-
Interest expense		(22,026)		(4,613)				(26,639)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(539)						(539)
Other income, net		996						996
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		10,886		52,851		(33,323)		30,414
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(9,154)		19,528				10,374
NET INCOME	$	20,040	$	33,323	$	(33,323)	$	20,040

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 30, 2011

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	20,040	$	33,323	$	(33,323)	$	20,040
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(33,323)				33,323		-
Loss on extinguishment of debt		539						539
Depreciation and amortization				58,092				58,092
Stock-based compensation				8,152				8,152
Amortization of discount on convertible notes		6,324						6,324
Deferred income taxes		(121)		11,256				11,135
Impairments and dispositions				(12)				(12)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation				(753)				(753)
Gain on sale of property and equipment				(156)				(156)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net		336		29,771				30,107
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES		(6,205)		139,673		-		133,468
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment				(30,153)				(30,153)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment				156				156
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		-		(29,997)		-		(29,997)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany borrowings, contributions and distributions		105,213		(105,213)				-
Payments of long-term debt		(2,438)						(2,438)
Payments of capital lease obligations				(3,174)				(3,174)
Payment of financing fees		(2,961)						(2,961)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation				753				753
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock		460						460
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES		100,274		(107,634)		-		(7,360)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		94,069		2,042				96,111
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		190,007		7,859				197,866
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	284,076	$	9,901	$	-	$	293,977

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF JULY 31, 2010

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	152,275	$	9,167			$	161,442
Merchandise inventories				670,933				670,933
Other current assets				96,747				96,747
Deferred income taxes, net				44,215				44,215
Total current assets		152,275		821,062		-		973,337
Property and equipment, net				920,490				920,490
Deferred income taxes, net		81,692		142,094				223,786
Other assets		12,001		16,981				28,982
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries		1,295,278			$	(1,295,278)		-
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,541,246	$	1,900,627	$	(1,295,278)	$	2,146,595
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable			$	116,924			$	116,924
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	9,529		243,129				252,658
Current portion of long-term debt		22,859		5,879				28,738
Total current liabilities		32,388		365,932		-		398,320
Long-term debt		446,943		50,673				497,616
Other long-term liabilities				188,744				188,744
Investment by and advances from parent				1,295,278	$	(1,295,278)		-
Shareholders’ equity		1,061,915						1,061,915
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	1,541,246	$	1,900,627	$	(1,295,278)	$	2,146,595

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended July 31, 2010
	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	593,145			$	593,145
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				371,874				371,874
Gross margin		-		221,271		-		221,271
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	556		170,019				170,575
Other operating expenses				73,219				73,219
Store pre-opening costs				298				298
Impairments and dispositions				21,560				21,560
Operating loss		(556)		(43,825)		-		(44,381)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(23,744)			$	23,744		-
Interest expense		(12,642)		(1,649)				(14,291)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(4)						(4)
Other expense, net		(720)						(720)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(37,666)		(45,474)		23,744		(59,396)
Benefit for income taxes		(5,432)		(21,730)				(27,162)
NET LOSS	$	(32,234)	$	(23,744)	$	23,744	$	(32,234)
	Six Months Ended July 31, 2010
	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	1,260,583			$	1,260,583
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				751,581				751,581
Gross margin		-		509,002		-		509,002
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	976		333,094				334,070
Other operating expenses		1		150,183				150,184
Store pre-opening costs				300				300
Impairments and dispositions				23,375				23,375
Operating income (loss)		(977)		2,050		-		1,073
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		2,822			$	(2,822)		-
Interest expense		(25,167)		(3,263)				(28,430)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(4)						(4)
Other expense, net		(530)						(530)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(23,856)		(1,213)		(2,822)		(27,891)
Benefit for income taxes		(10,407)		(4,035)				(14,442)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	(13,449)	$	2,822	$	(2,822)	$	(13,449)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2010

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)	$	(13,449)	$	2,822	$	(2,822)	$	(13,449)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(2,822)				2,822		-
Depreciation and amortization				58,542				58,542
Impairments and dispositions				1,524				1,524
Loss on extinguishment of debt		4						4
Equity compensation				8,939				8,939
Amortization of discount on convertible notes		5,829						5,829
Deferred income taxes		1,080		(12,153)				(11,073)
Gain on sale of property and equipment				(245)				(245)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net		4,464		(16,067)				(11,603)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES		(4,894)		43,362		-		38,468
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment				(21,614)				(21,614)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment				295				295
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		-		(21,319)		-		(21,319)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany borrowings, contributions and distributions		21,151		(21,151)				-
Payments of long-term debt		(795)						(795)
Payments of capital lease obligations				(2,679)				(2,679)
Cash dividends paid		(70)						(70)
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock		536						536
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES		20,822		(23,830)		-		(3,008)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		15,928		(1,787)				14,141
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		136,347		10,954				147,301
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	152,275	$	9,167	$	-	$	161,442

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SAKS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

AS OF JANUARY 29, 2011

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	190,007	$	7,859			$	197,866
Merchandise inventories				671,383				671,383
Other current assets				105,404				105,404
Deferred income taxes, net				86,116				86,116
Total current assets		190,007		870,762		-		1,060,769
Property and equipment, net				890,364				890,364
Deferred income taxes, net		93,562		69,846				163,408
Other assets		10,127		18,432				28,559
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries		1,332,009			$	(1,332,009)		-
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,625,705	$	1,849,404	$	(1,332,009)	$	2,143,100
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable			$	88,378			$	88,378
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	9,121		236,910				246,031
Current portion of long-term debt		141,557		5,941				147,498
Total current liabilities		150,678		331,229		-		481,907
Long-term debt		311,462		47,788				359,250
Other long-term liabilities				138,378				138,378
Investment by and advances from parent				1,332,009	$	(1,332,009)		-
Shareholders’ equity		1,163,565						1,163,565
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	1,625,705	$	1,849,404	$	(1,332,009)	$	2,143,100

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to provide an analytical view of the business from management’s perspective and has the following components:

• Management’s Overview

• Results of Operations

• Liquidity and Capital Resources

• Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

• Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

MD&A should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report.

MANAGEMENT’S OVERVIEW

General

The operations of Saks Incorporated and its subsidiaries (together, the “Company”) consist of Saks Fifth Avenue (“SFA”), Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH (“OFF 5TH”), and SFA’s e-commerce operations (“Saks Direct”). The Company is primarily a fashion retail organization offering a wide assortment of distinctive luxury fashion apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics and gifts. SFA stores are principally free-standing stores in exclusive shopping destinations or anchor stores in upscale regional malls. Customers may also purchase SFA products by catalog or online at www.saks.com. OFF 5TH is intended to be the premier luxury off-price retailer in the United States. OFF 5TH stores are primarily located in upscale mixed-use and off-price centers and offer luxury fashion apparel, shoes, and accessories, targeting the value-conscious customer. As of July 30, 2011, Saks operated 46 SFA stores with 5.5 million square feet and 58 OFF 5TH stores with 1.7 million square feet.

Financial Performance Summary

For the second quarter ended July 30, 2011, the Company recorded a net loss of $8.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. Those results included an after-tax charge of $1.8 million, consisting of a write-down of a third party receivable, a pension and related benefit charge and an asset impairment charge. This is partially offset by the reversal of $1.0 million in state income tax reserves deemed no longer necessary.

For the second quarter ended July 31, 2010, the Company recorded a net loss of $32.2 million, or $0.21 per share. Those results included after-tax charges totaling $11.7 million, or $0.08 per share, consisting of lease termination, severance charges, and other closing costs related to SFA store closures.

The Company believes that an understanding of its reported financial condition and results of operations is not complete without considering the effect of all other components of MD&A included herein.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table shows, for the periods presented, items from the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income expressed as percentages of net sales. (numbers may not total due to rounding)

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 30, 2011		July 31, 2010		July 30, 2011		July 31, 2010
Net sales		100.0%		100.0%		100.0%		100.0%
Cost of sales		62.0%		62.7%		58.9%		59.6%
Gross margin		38.0%		37.3%		41.1%		40.4%
Selling, general & administrative expenses		27.4%		28.8%		25.9%		26.5%
Other operating expenses		11.1%		12.3%		10.9%		11.9%
Store pre-opening costs		0.1%		0.1%		0.0%		0.0%
Impairments and dispositions		0.0%		3.6%		0.2%		1.9%
Operating income (loss)		-0.6%		-7.5%		4.1%		0.1%
Interest expense		-1.9%		-2.4%		-1.9%		-2.3%
Loss on extinguishment of debt		0.0%		0.0%		0.0%		0.0%
Other income (loss), net		0.1%		-0.1%		0.1%		0.0%
Income (loss) before income taxes		-2.4%		-10.0%		2.2%		-2.2%
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		-1.2%		-4.6%		0.7%		-1.1%
Net income (loss)		-1.2%		-5.4%		1.4%		-1.1%

DISCUSSION OF OPERATING LOSS – THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 30, 2011 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2010

The following table shows the changes in operating loss for the three-month period ended July 31, 2010 compared to the three-month period ended July 30, 2011:

(In millions)	Total Company
For the three months ended July 31, 2010	$	(44.4)
Store sales and margin		33.3
Operating expenses		(14.1)
Impairments and dispositions		21.4
Increase		40.6
For the three months ended July 30, 2011	$	(3.8)

For the three months ended July 30, 2011, operating loss was $3.8 million compared to operating loss of $44.4 million for the same period last year. The $40.6 million improvement in operating loss for the quarter was driven by a 15.5% increase in comparable store sales as well as a 70 basis point increase in the year-over-year gross margin rate resulting from increased full-price selling compared to the same period last year. Additionally, the three month period ended July 31, 2010 included $21.6 million of impairments and dispositions related to store closing costs.

Net Sales

For the three months ended July 30, 2011, total net sales increased 13.0% to $670.2 million from $593.1 million for the three months ended July 31, 2010. Comparable store sales increased $87.5 million, or 15.5%, from $562.4 million for the three months ended July 31, 2010 to $649.9 million for the three months ended July 30, 2011.

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Comparable store sales are determined on a rolling 13-month basis. Thus, to be included in the comparison, a store must be open for 13 months. The additional month is used to transition the first month impact of a new store opening. Correspondingly, closed stores are removed from the comparable store sales comparison when they begin liquidating merchandise. Expanded or remodeled stores are included in the comparable store sales comparison, except for the periods in which they are closed for remodeling and renovation.

Gross Margin

For the three months ended July 30, 2011, gross margin was $254.5 million, or 38.0% of net sales, compared to $221.3 million, or 37.3% of net sales, for the three months ended July 31, 2010. The Company’s gross margin rate increased 70 basis points in the quarter primarily as a result of increased full-price selling compared to the same period last year.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (“SG&A”)

For the three months ended July 30, 2011, SG&A was $183.4 million, or 27.4% of net sales, compared to $170.6 million or 28.8% of net sales for the three month period ended July 31, 2010. The year-over-year increase was primarily the result of higher variable costs associated with the $77.0 million sales increase for the period and targeted investment spending to support growth areas such as Saks Direct.

Other Operating Expenses

For the three months ended July 30, 2011, other operating expenses, including property and equipment rentals, depreciation and amortization, taxes other than income taxes and store pre-opening costs, were $74.8 million, or 11.2% of net sales, compared to $73.5 million, or 12.4% of net sales, for the three months ended July 31, 2010. As a percent of sales, other operating expenses improved by 120 basis points year-over year. The increase in other operating expenses of $1.3 million was principally driven by an increase in taxes other than income taxes of $1.9 million which was partially offset by a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense of $0.8 million.

Impairments and Dispositions

For the three months ended July 30, 2011, impairments and dispositions were $0.2 million compared to $21.6 million for the three months ended July 31, 2010. The current period charge was due to an asset impairment. The prior year charges consisted of lease termination charges, severance and other store closure activities.

Interest Expense

For the three months ended July 30, 2011, interest expense was $13.0 million, or 1.9% of net sales, compared to $14.3 million, or 2.4% of net sales, for the three months ended July 31, 2010. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due the extinguishment of $22.9 million of the 7.5% senior notes that matured in December 2010. Non-cash interest expense associated with the amortization of the debt discount on the Company’s convertible notes was $3.2 million and $3.0 million for the three months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, respectively.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate for the three-month periods ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 was 49.0% and 45.7%, respectively. The increase in the effective rate for the three months ended July 30, 2011 is primarily related to the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax positions and a decrease in the state tax valuation allowance associated with certain state net operating loss carryforwards, increasing the expected tax benefit of pre-tax losses.

The Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 30, 2011 includes a gross deferred tax asset of $124.4 million related to U.S. federal and state net operating loss (“NOL”) and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards. The majority of the net operating loss carryforward is a result of the net operating losses incurred during the fiscal years ended January 30, 2010 and January 31, 2009 due principally to difficult market and macroeconomic conditions. The Company has concluded, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, that all but $29.2 million of these tax benefits relating to certain state losses are more likely than not to be realized in the future. Therefore, a valuation allowance for the $29.2 million has been established. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. While the Company has incurred a cumulative loss in recent years, after evaluating all available evidence including its past operating results, current year operating income, the macroeconomic factors contributing to the 2009 and 2008 fiscal year losses, the length of the carryforward periods available and the Company’s forecast of future taxable income, including the availability of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, the Company concluded that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax asset, net of the $29.2 million valuation allowance related to state NOLs, will be realized. The Company will continue to assess the need for an additional valuation allowance in the future. If future results are less

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than projected or tax planning alternatives are no longer viable, then an additional valuation allowance may be required to reduce the deferred tax assets which could have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations in the period in which it is recorded.

DISCUSSION OF OPERATING INCOME – SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 30, 2011 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2010

The following table shows the changes in operating income for the six-month periods ended July 31, 2010 compared to six-month periods ended July 30, 2011:

(In millions)	Total Company
For the six months ended July 31, 2010	$	1.1
Store sales and margin		65.5
Operating expenses		(30.3	)
Impairments and dispositions		20.3
Increase		55.5
For the six months ended July 30, 2011	$	56.6

For the six months ended July 30, 2011, operating income was $56.6 million compared to operating income of $1.1 million for the same period last year. The $55.5 million improvement in operating income for the period was driven by a 12.7% increase in comparable store sales as well as a 70 basis point increase in the year-over-year gross margin rate resulting from increased full-price selling. Additionally, the six month period ended July 31, 2010 included $23.4 million of impairments and dispositions related to store closing costs.

Net Sales

For the six months ended July 30, 2011, total net sales increased 10.8% to $1,396.2 million from $1,260.6 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010. Comparable store sales increased $152.4 million, or 12.7%, from $1,198.1 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010 to $1,350.5 million for the six months ended July 30, 2011.

Gross Margin

For the six months ended July 30, 2011, gross margin was $574.5 million, or 41.1% of net sales, compared to $509.0 million, or 40.4% of net sales, for the six months ended July 31, 2010. The Company’s gross margin rate increased 70 basis points during the period as a result of increased full-price selling during the six months ended July 30, 2011.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

For the six months ended July 30, 2011, SG&A was $361.8 million, or 25.9% of net sales, compared to $334.1 million, or 26.5% of net sales, for the six months ended July 31, 2010. The year-over-year increase was primarily the result of higher variable costs associated with the $135.6 million sales increase for the period, incremental expenses to support the growth in Saks Direct and an increase in employee benefit expense.

Other Operating Expenses

For the six months ended July 30, 2011, other operating expenses were $153.0 million, or 11.0% of net sales, compared to $150.5 million, or 11.9% of net sales, for the six months ended July 31, 2010. As a percent of sales, other operating expenses improved by 90 basis points year-over year. The increase in other operating expenses of $2.5 million was principally driven by an increase in taxes other than income taxes of $3.0 million.

Impairments and Dispositions

For the six months ended July 30, 2011, impairments and dispositions were $3.0 million compared to $23.4 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010. The current period charges were primarily driven by a lease termination charge incurred in connection with the relocation of the Hilton Head OFF 5TH store. The prior year charges included $23.4 million of store closing costs.

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Interest Expense

For the six months ended July 30, 2011, interest expense was $26.6 million, or 1.9% of net sales, compared to $28.4 million, or 2.3% of net sales, for the six months ended July 31, 2010. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due the extinguishment of $22.9 million of the 7.5% senior notes that matured in December 2010. Non-cash interest expense associated with the amortization of the debt discount on the Company’s convertible notes was $6.3 million and $5.8 million for the six months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, respectively.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

During the six months ended July 30, 2011, the Company extinguished $1.9 million of its 7.375% senior notes resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.5 million.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate for the six-month periods ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 was 34.1% and 51.8%, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the six months ended July 30, 2011 is primarily related to the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax positions and a decrease in the state tax valuation allowance associated with certain state net operating loss carryforwards.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

CASH FLOW

Net cash provided by operating activities was $133.5 million for the six months ended July 30, 2011 and $38.5 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010. Cash provided by operating activities primarily represents income before depreciation and non-cash charges and after changes in working capital. Working capital is significantly impacted by changes in inventory and accounts payable. Inventory levels typically increase or decrease to support expected sales levels and accounts payable fluctuations are generally determined by the timing of merchandise purchases and payments. The $95.0 million increase is primarily due to changes in working capital and net income of $20.0 million for the six months ended July 30, 2011 compared to a net loss of $13.4 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010.

Net cash used in investing activities was $30.0 million for the six months ended July 30, 2011 and $21.3 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010. Cash used in investing activities primarily consists of capital expenditures related to construction of new stores, renovation and expansion of existing stores, and investments in support areas (e.g., technology and distribution centers). The $8.7 million increase in cash used in investing activities is due to an increase in capital expenditures in the current year.

Net cash used in financing activities was $7.4 million for the six months ended July 30, 2011 and $3.0 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010. The $4.4 million increase is primarily related to the redemption of the Company’s 7.375% senior notes and debt financing costs incurred in connection with the amendment of the Company’s revolving credit facility during the three months ended April 30, 2011.

CASH BALANCES AND LIQUIDITY

The Company’s primary sources of short-term liquidity are cash on hand and availability under its $500 million revolving credit facility. As of July 30, 2011, the Company had no direct borrowings under its revolving credit facility, and had $19.6 million in unfunded letters of credit. As of July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, the Company maintained cash and cash equivalent balances of $294.0 million and $161.4 million, respectively. Exclusive of approximately $9.9 million and $9.2 million of store operating cash at July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, respectively, cash was invested principally in money market funds, demand deposits, and time deposits.

The primary needs for cash are to fund operations, acquire or construct new stores, renovate and expand existing stores, provide working capital for new and existing stores, invest in technology and distribution centers, and service debt. The Company anticipates that cash on hand, cash generated from operating activities, and availability under its revolving credit facility will be sufficient to sustain its current level of operations and repay the $141.6 million of senior notes that mature in October 2011.

There are numerous general business and economic factors affecting the retail industry. These factors include consumer confidence levels, intense competition, global economic conditions and financial market stability. Significant changes in one or more of these factors could potentially have a material adverse impact on the Company’s ability to generate sufficient cash flows to operate its business. The Company expects to be able to manage its working capital and capital expenditure amounts so as to maintain sufficient

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levels of liquidity. Depending on its actual and anticipated sources and uses of liquidity, conditions in the capital markets, and other factors, the Company may from time to time consider the issuance of debt or other securities or other possible capital market transactions for the purpose of raising capital which could be used to refinance current indebtedness or for other corporate purposes.

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

The Company continuously evaluates its debt-to-capitalization ratio in light of the business and economic trends, interest rate levels, and the terms, conditions, and availability of capital in the capital markets. As of July 30, 2011, the Company’s capital and financing structure consisted of a revolving credit agreement, senior unsecured notes, convertible unsecured notes, and capital and operating leases. As of July 30, 2011, total funded debt (including the equity component of the convertible notes) was $548.8 million, representing a decrease of $26.2 million from a balance of $575.0 million as of July 31, 2010. This decrease was primarily due to the repayment of $22.9 million of senior notes that matured in December 2010. The debt-to-capitalization ratio decreased to 32.4% from 36.2% in the same period of the prior year.

There were no repurchases or retirements of common stock during the six months ended July 30, 2011 or July 31, 2010. As of July 30, 2011, there were 32.7 million shares remaining available for repurchase under the Company’s existing share repurchase program.

During August 2011, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 3,537 shares of common stock at an average price of $8.18 per share and a total cost of $28,932. Subsequent to these transactions, 29,172 shares remain available for repurchase under the Company’s share repurchase program.

Revolving Credit Facility

As of July 30, 2011, the Company maintained a $500 million revolving credit facility, which is subject to a borrowing base equal to a specified percentage of eligible inventory and certain credit card receivables. In March 2011, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing revolving credit facility. The amendment extended the maturity date of the facility from November 2013 to March 2016 and favorably revised certain terms of the facility, including, among other things, lower interest rates and fees. As the Company’s inventory levels fluctuate these changes will, at times, cause the borrowing capacity to fall below the stated $500 million facility. There are no debt-ratings-based provisions in the revolving credit facility. The facility includes a fixed-charge coverage ratio requirement of 1.0 to 1.0 that the Company is subject to only if availability under the facility becomes less than $62.5 million. As of July 30, 2011, the Company was not subject to the fixed charge coverage ratio as its availability under the facility exceeded $62.5 million. Based on the inventory and credit card receivable balances as of July 30, 2011, the Company had unutilized availability under the facility of $439.6 million after deducting outstanding letters of credit of $19.6 million. The facility contains default provisions that are typical for this type of financing, including a provision that would trigger a default under the facility if a default were to occur in another debt instrument resulting in the acceleration of principal of more than $20.0 million in that other instrument. As of July 30, 2011, the Company had no direct outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

Senior Notes

As of July 30, 2011, the Company had $143.7 million of unsecured senior notes outstanding, excluding the convertible notes, comprising two separate series maturing in 2011 and 2013 with interest rates of 7.00% and 9.88%. The terms of each senior note call for all principal to be repaid at maturity. The senior notes have substantially identical terms except for the maturity dates and interest rates payable to investors. There are no financial covenants or debt-rating triggers associated with the senior notes, and each senior note contains limitations on the amount of secured indebtedness the Company may incur. The Company believes it will have sufficient cash on hand, availability under its revolving credit facility, and access to various capital markets to repay these notes at maturity.

7.5% Convertible Notes

As of July 30, 2011, the Company had $120 million of convertible notes outstanding that bear interest at an annual rate of 7.5% and mature in 2013. The provisions of the convertible notes allow the holders to convert the notes at any time to shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of 180.5869 shares per one thousand dollars in principal amount of notes. The Company can settle a conversion with shares, cash or a combination thereof at its discretion. In May 2009, the Company received net proceeds from the convertible notes of approximately $115.3 million after deducting initial purchasers’ discounts and offering expenses. The Company used the net proceeds to pay down amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes.

Upon issuance of the convertible notes, the Company estimated the fair value of the liability component of the 7.5% convertible notes, assuming a 13% non-convertible borrowing rate, to be $98.0 million. The difference between the fair value and the principal amount of the 7.5% convertible notes was $22.0 million. This amount was recorded as a debt discount and as an increase to additional paid-in

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capital as of the issuance date. The current unamortized discount of $12.9 million is being amortized to interest expense over the remaining 2.3 year period to the maturity date of the notes in December 2013 resulting in an increase in non-cash interest expense.

2.0% Convertible Senior Notes

As of July 30, 2011, the Company had $230 million of convertible senior notes outstanding that bear interest at an annual rate of 2.0% and mature in 2024. The provisions of the convertible notes allow the holder to convert the notes to shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of 83.5609 shares per one thousand dollars in principal amount of notes (subject to an anti-dilution adjustment). The holders may put the debt back to the Company in 2014 or 2019 and the Company can call the debt on or after March 21, 2011. The Company can settle a conversion of the notes with shares, cash or a combination thereof at its discretion. The holders may convert the notes at the following times, among others: (i) if the Company’s share price is greater than 120% of the applicable conversion price for a certain trading period; (ii) if the credit ratings of the notes are below a certain threshold; or (iii) upon the occurrence of certain consolidations, mergers or share exchange transactions involving the Company. As of July 30, 2011, none of the conversion criteria were met.

The Company used approximately $25.0 million of the proceeds from the issuance of these convertible notes to enter into a convertible note hedge and written call options on its common stock to reduce the Company’s exposure to dilution from the conversion of the notes. The convertible note hedge expired on April 20, 2011. The written call options have maturity dates ranging from June 21, 2011 through August 2, 2011.

Upon the February 1, 2009 adoption of the accounting pronouncement related to accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement), the Company estimated the fair value of the liability component, as of the date of issuance, of its 2.0% convertible senior notes assuming a 6.25% non-convertible borrowing rate to be $158.1 million. The difference between the fair value and the principal amount of the notes was $71.9 million. This amount was retrospectively recorded as a debt discount and as an increase to additional paid-in capital as of the issuance date. The discount is being amortized over the expected life of a similar liability that does not have an associated equity component (considering the effects of embedded features other than the conversion option). Since the holders of the convertible notes have put options in 2014 and 2019, the debt instrument is being accreted to par value using the effective interest method from issuance until the first put date in 2014 resulting in an increase in non-cash interest expense. The current unamortized discount of $23.3 million will be recognized over the remaining 2.6 year period.

The Company believes it will have sufficient cash on hand, availability under its revolving credit facility, and access to various capital markets to repay both of the convertible notes at maturity.

Capital Leases

As of July 30, 2011, the Company had $55.2 million in capital leases covering various properties and equipment. The terms of the capital leases provide the lessor with a security interest in the asset being leased and require the Company to make periodic lease payments (including interest), aggregating between $10.0 million and 13.0 million per year.

Pension Plan

The Company is obligated to fund a defined-benefit cash balance pension plan. The Company’s current policy is to maintain at least the minimum funding requirements specified by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The Company amended the SFA Pension Plan during 2006, freezing benefit accruals for all participants except those who have attained age 55 and completed 10 years of credited service as of January 1, 2007, who are considered to be non-highly compensated employees. In January 2009, the Company suspended future benefit accruals for all remaining participants in the plan, effective March 13, 2009. During November 2010, the Company voluntarily contributed approximately 1.8 million shares of the Company’s common stock with a total value of approximately $20.0 million to the pension plan. The purpose of the voluntary contribution was to strengthen the funded status of the plan and reduce contributions to the plan in the future. The Company contributed $1.6 million to the Pension Plan during the six months ended July 30, 2011 and expects additional funding requirements of approximately $1.6 million for the remainder of fiscal year 2011.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company has not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements which would be reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect, such as obligations under certain guarantees or contracts, retained or contingent interests in assets transferred to an

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unconsolidated entity or similar arrangements, obligations under certain derivative arrangements, or obligations under material variable interests.

There were no other material changes in the Company’s contractual obligations specified in Item 303(a)(5) of Regulation S-K during the six months ended July 30, 2011. For additional information regarding the Company’s contractual obligations as of January 29, 2011, see the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 29, 2011.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

A summary of the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates is included in the Management Discussion and Analysis section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 29, 2011.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently Adopted Pronouncements

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements (“ASU 2010-06”), which requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for Level 3 reconciliation disclosures which became effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2010. Adoption of this pronouncement did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Pronouncements

In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs (“ASU 2011-04”), which amends the existing fair value guidance to improve consistency in the application and disclosure of fair value measurements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 provides certain clarifications to the existing guidance, changes certain fair value principles, and enhances disclosure requirements. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2011-04 to have a material impact on the financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2011-05”). ASU 2011-05 requires reporting entities to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied retrospectively. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 will not affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

The information contained in this Form 10-Q that addresses future results or expectations is considered “forward-looking” information within the definition of the Federal securities laws. Forward-looking information in this document can be identified through the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “estimate,” “contemplate,” “possible,” and “point.” Actual consolidated results may differ materially from those set forth in forward-looking information.

The forward-looking information and statements are or may be based on a series of projections and estimates and involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include such factors as: the level of consumer spending for luxury apparel and other merchandise carried by the Company and its ability to respond quickly to consumer trends; macroeconomic conditions and their effect on consumer spending; the Company’s ability to secure adequate financing; adequate and stable sources of merchandise; the competitive pricing environment within the retail sector; the effectiveness of planned advertising, marketing, and promotional campaigns; favorable customer response to relationship marketing efforts of proprietary credit card loyalty programs; appropriate inventory management; effective expense control; successful operation of the Company’s proprietary credit card strategic alliance with

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HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A.; geo-political risks; the performance of the financial markets; changes in interest rates; and fluctuations in foreign currency. For additional information regarding these and other risk factors, please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011 filed with the SEC, which may be accessed through the Internet at www.sec.gov.

The Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

The Company’s exposure to market risk primarily arises from changes in interest rates and the U.S. equity and bond markets. The effects of changes in interest rates on earnings generally have been small relative to other factors that also affect earnings, such as sales and operating margins. The Company seeks to manage exposure to adverse interest rate changes through its normal operating and financing activities, and if appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. Such derivative instruments can be used as part of an overall risk management program in order to manage the costs and risks associated with various financial exposures. The Company does not enter into derivative instruments for trading purposes, as clearly set forth in its risk management policies. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk primarily through its borrowings and derivative financial instrument activities.

Based on the Company’s market risk sensitive instruments outstanding as of July 30, 2011, the Company has determined that there was no material market risk exposure to the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows as of such date.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely discussions regarding required disclosures.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended July 30, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

The information in “Part I – Financial Information, Note 9 – Contingencies - Legal Contingencies,” is incorporated into this Item by reference.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

During the three months ended July 30, 2011, the Company did not sell any equity securities which were not registered under the Securities Act.

The Company has a share repurchase program that authorizes it to purchase up to 70.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock in order to both distribute cash to shareholders and manage dilution resulting from shares issued under the Company’s equity compensation plans. The Company did not repurchase and retire any shares of common stock during the three months ended July 30, 2011. As of July 30, 2011, approximately 32.7 million shares remained available for repurchase under the Company’s share repurchase program.

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Item 6. Exhibits.

31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32	Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101	The following materials from Saks Incorporated’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, and (iv) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements*

* Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

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SIGNATURE

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.

	SAKS INCORPORATED
	Registrant
Date: September 8, 2011	/S/    KEVIN G. WILLS
	Kevin G. Wills On behalf of registrant and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Stephen I. Sadove, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Saks Incorporated;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Date: September 8, 2011
	/s/    Stephen I. Sadove
	Stephen I. Sadove
	Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Kevin G. Wills, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Saks Incorporated;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Date: September 8, 2011
	/s/    Kevin G. Wills
	Kevin G. Wills
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Saks Incorporated (the “Company”), for the quarterly period ended July 30, 2011, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), each of the undersigned officers of the Company certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

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

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

Date: September 8, 2011
	/s/    Stephen I. Sadove
	Stephen I. Sadove
	Chief Executive Officer

Date: September 8, 2011
	/s/    Kevin G. Wills
	Kevin G. Wills
	Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Saks Incorporated and will be retained by Saks Incorporated and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income
NET SALES	$ 670,180	$ 593,145	$ 1,396,178	$ 1,260,583
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)	415,635	371,874	821,699	751,581
Gross margin	254,545	221,271	574,479	509,002
Selling, general and administrative expenses	183,444	170,575	361,815	334,070
Other operating expenses:
Property and equipment rentals	24,896	24,837	50,237	50,506
Depreciation and amortization	28,868	29,682	58,092	58,542
Taxes other than income taxes	20,595	18,700	44,158	41,136
Store pre-opening costs	413	298	547	300
Impairments and dispositions	166	21,560	3,034	23,375
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	(3,837)	(44,381)	56,596	1,073
Interest expense	(13,043)	(14,291)	(26,639)	(28,430)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(4)	(539)	(4)
Other income (expense), net	463	(720)	996	(530)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(16,417)	(59,396)	30,414	(27,891)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(8,048)	(27,162)	10,374	(14,442)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ (8,369)	$ (32,234)	$ 20,040	$ (13,449)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$ (0.05)	$ (0.21)	$ 0.13	$ (0.09)
Diluted	$ (0.05)	$ (0.21)	$ 0.12	$ (0.09)
Weighted-average common shares:
Basic	156,733	153,956	156,568	153,847
Diluted	156,733	153,956	160,682	153,847

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)	$ 20,040	$ (13,449)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss on extinguishment of debt	539	4
Depreciation and amortization	58,092	58,542
Stock-based compensation	8,152	8,939
Amortization of discount on convertible notes	6,324	5,829
Deferred income taxes	11,135	(11,073)
Impairments and dispositions	(12)	1,524
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(753)
Gain on sale of property and equipment	(156)	(245)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net	30,107	(11,603)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	133,468	38,468
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment	(30,153)	(21,614)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	156	295
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(29,997)	(21,319)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt	(2,438)	(795)
Payments of capital lease obligations	(3,174)	(2,679)
Payment of financing fees	(2,961)
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation	753
Cash dividends paid		(70)
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock	460	536
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(7,360)	(3,008)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	96,111	14,141
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	197,866	147,301
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$ 293,977	$ 161,442

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General (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jan. 29, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010 Store Closing Costs [Member]	May 01, 2010 Store Closing Costs [Member]	Jul. 30, 2011 Store Closing Costs [Member]	Jul. 31, 2010 Store Closing Costs [Member]	Jul. 30, 2011 Asset Impairment Charges [Member]	Jul. 30, 2011 Cash Equivalents [Member]	Jul. 31, 2010 Cash Equivalents [Member]	Jul. 30, 2011 Cash Equivalents [Member]	Jul. 31, 2010 Cash Equivalents [Member]
Commissions from leased departments	$ 8,523	$ 6,820	$ 17,249	$ 14,187
Leased department sales	60,647	49,129	124,062	103,245
Cash equivalents	284,076	152,275	284,076	152,275	190,007
Income earned on cash equivalents											428	117	672	164
Compensating balance	0	20,000	0	20,000	10,000
Impairments and dispositions	$ 166	$ 21,560	$ 3,034	$ 23,375		$ 21,560	$ 1,815	$ 2,868	$ 23,375	$ 166

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Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Aug. 30, 2011
Document And Entity Information
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jul. 30, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Registrant Name	SAKS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000812900
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		159,998,557

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Earnings Per Common Share (Narrative) (Details) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Unvested Restricted Stock And Performance Share Awards [Member]
Securities excluded from computation of diluted EPS	6,717	6,947		6,947
Stock Options [Member]
Securities excluded from computation of diluted EPS	1,694	2,150	1,309	2,150
Convertible Notes [Member]
Securities excluded from computation of diluted EPS	40,889	40,889	40,889	40,889

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Stock-Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

NOTE 8 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company maintains an equity incentive plan, which allows for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance share awards, and other forms of equity awards to employees, directors, and officers. Stock options generally vest over a four-year period from the grant date and have contractual terms ranging from seven to ten years from the grant date. Restricted stock and performance share awards generally vest over periods ranging from three to five years from the grant date, although the equity incentive plan permits accelerated vesting in certain circumstances at the discretion of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company does not use cash to settle any of its stock-based awards and issues new shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options and the granting of restricted stock and performance shares.

The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock options with graded-vesting on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Compensation expense for restricted stock and performance share awards that cliff-vest is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Restricted stock with graded-vesting are treated as multiple awards based upon the vesting date. The Company recognizes compensation expense for these awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award.

Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense was $3,992 and $8,152 for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011, respectively, and $3,936 and $8,939 for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, respectively.

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Earnings Per Common Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Common Share Calculations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Earnings Per Common Share
Net Income (Loss), Basic EPS	$ (8,369)	$ (32,234)	$ 20,040	$ (13,449)
Net Income (Loss), Effect of dilutive potential common shares
Net Income (Loss), Diluted EPS	$ (8,369)	$ (32,234)	$ 20,040	$ (13,449)
Weighted Average Shares, Basic EPS	156,733	153,956	156,568	153,847
Weighted Average Shares, Effect of dilutive potential common shares			4,114
Weighted Average Shares, Diluted EPS	156,733	153,956	160,682	153,847
Per Share Amount, Basic EPS	$ (0.05)	$ (0.21)	$ 0.13	$ (0.09)
Per Share Amount, Effect of dilutive potential common shares			$ (0.01)
Per Share Amount, Diluted EPS	$ (0.05)	$ (0.21)	$ 0.12	$ (0.09)

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Subsequent Event (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 27, 2011	Jul. 30, 2011
Subsequent Event
Common stock shares repurchased	3,537
Average price of common stock repurchased	$ 8.18
Total cost of common stock repurchased	$ 28,932
Shares remaining available for repurchase under share repurchase program	29,172	32,709

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Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Income Taxes
Expected federal income taxes at 35%	$ (5,746)	$ (20,789)	$ 10,645	$ (9,762)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	(713)	(6,715)	2,098	(3,505)
State NOL valuation allowance adjustment	(146)	516	(856)	(960)
Effect of settling tax exams and other tax reserve adjustments	(1,512)	(590)	(1,628)	(624)
Other items, net	69	416	115	409
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ (8,048)	$ (27,162)	$ 10,374	$ (14,442)
Federal income taxes rate			35.00%

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Income Taxes (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Income Taxes

Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Reconciliation

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 30, 2011		July 31, 2010		July 30, 2011		July 31, 2010
Expected federal income taxes at 35%	$	(5,746)		$        (20,789)	$	10,645		$          (9,762)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		(713)		(6,715)		2,098		(3,505)
State NOL valuation allowance adjustment		(146)		516		(856)		(960)
Effect of settling tax exams and other tax reserve adjustments		(1,512)		(590)		(1,628)		(624)
Other items, net		69		416		115		409
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	(8,048)		$        (27,162)	$	10,374		$        (14,442)

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Earnings Per Common Share

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Earnings Per Common Share

Earnings Per Common Share

NOTE 4 – EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

The computation of earnings per common share ("EPS") for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 are as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	July 30, 2011						July 31, 2010
	Net Loss		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Loss		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	(8,369)		156,733	$	(0.05)	$	(32,234)		153,956	$	(0.21)
Effect of dilutive potential common shares		-		-		-		-		-		-
Diluted EPS	$	(8,369)		156,733	$	(0.05)	$	(32,234)		153,956	$	(0.21)

	Six Months Ended
	July 30, 2011						July 31, 2010
	Net Income		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Loss		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	20,040		156,568	$	0.13	$	(13,449)		153,847	$	(0.09)
Effect of dilutive potential common shares		-		4,114		(0.01)		-		-		-
Diluted EPS	$	20,040		160,682	$	0.12	$	(13,449)		153,847	$	(0.09)

For the three months ended July 30, 2011, the computation of diluted EPS excludes the effect of 6,717 shares of unvested restricted stock and performance share awards, 1,694 stock options, and 40,889 shares of common stock that could be issued upon the conversion of the Company's convertible notes because the effect would be anti-dilutive since the Company generated a net loss. These stock options and restricted stock and performance share awards represent the number of awards outstanding at the end of the period and application of the treasury stock method would reduce this amount if they had a dilutive effect and were included in the computation of diluted EPS.

For the six months ended July 30, 2011, the computation of diluted EPS excludes the effect of 40,889 shares of common stock that could be issued upon the conversion of the Company's convertible notes because the effect would be anti-dilutive. Additionally, 1,309 stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the exercise prices of the stock options exceeded the average market price of the Company's common stock for the period. These stock options represent the number of awards outstanding at the end of the period and application of the treasury stock method would reduce this amount if they had a dilutive effect and were included in the computation of diluted EPS.

For the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, the computations of diluted EPS exclude the effect of 6,947 shares of unvested restricted stock and performance share awards, 2,150 stock options, and 40,889 shares of common stock that could be issued upon the conversion of the Company's convertible notes because the effect would be anti-dilutive since the Company generated a net loss in both periods. These stock options and restricted stock and performance share awards represent the number of awards outstanding at the end of the period and application of the treasury stock method would reduce this amount if they had a dilutive effect and were included in the computation of diluted EPS.

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Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Aug. 27, 2011
Shareholders' Equity
Repurchase of common stock	0	0	0	0
Shares remaining available for repurchase under share repurchase program	32,709		32,709		29,172

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Subsequent Event

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

NOTE 10 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT

During August 2011, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 3,537 shares of common stock at an average price of $8.18 per share and a total cost of $28,932. Subsequent to these transactions, 29,172 shares remain available for repurchase under the Company's share repurchase program.

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Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Debt

Summary Of Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations

	July 30, 2011				January 29, 2011				July 31, 2010
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Notes 7.50%, matured fiscal year 2010	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	22,859	$	23,180
Notes 9.875%, maturing fiscal year 2011		141,557		144,105		141,557		147,573		141,557		148,036
Notes 7.00%, maturing fiscal year 2013		2,125		2,199		2,125		2,168		2,125		2,083
Notes 7.375%, maturing fiscal year 2019		-		-		1,911		1,835		1,911		1,624
Convertible notes 7.50%, maturing fiscal year 2013, net (1)		107,068		253,412		104,777		265,906		102,607		204,790
Convertible notes 2.00%, maturing fiscal year 2024, net (2)		206,681		240,010		202,648		244,720		198,738		208,086
Capital lease obligations (3)		55,165		n/a		53,730		n/a		56,557		n/a
Total debt		512,596		639,726		506,748		662,202		526,354		587,799
Less current portion:
Notes 7.50%, matured fiscal year 2010		-		-		-		-		(22,859)		(23,180)
Notes 9.875%, maturing fiscal year 2011		(141,557)		(144,105)		(141,557)		(147,573)		-		-
Capital lease obligations (3)		(6,907)		n/a		(5,941)		n/a		(5,879)		n/a
Current portion of long-term debt		(148,464)		(144,105)		(147,498)		(147,573)		(28,738)		(23,180)
Long-term debt	$	364,132	$	495,621	$	359,250	$	514,629	$	497,616	$	564,619

(1) Amount represents the $120,000 convertible notes, net of the unamortized discount of $12,932, $15,223, and $17,393 as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, respectively.

(2) Amount represents the $230,000 convertible notes, net of the unamortized discount of $23,319, $27,352, and $31,262 as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, respectively.

(3) Disclosure regarding fair value of capital leases is not required.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

NOTE 11 – CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information for: (1) Saks Incorporated, and (2) on a combined basis, the guarantors of Saks Incorporated's senior notes and revolving credit facility (which include all of the 100%-owned subsidiaries of Saks Incorporated).

The condensed consolidating financial statements presented as of and for the three- and six-month periods ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 and as of January 29, 2011 reflect the legal entity compositions at the respective dates. Additionally, certain reclassifications were made to prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation.

Separate financial statements of the guarantor subsidiaries are not presented because the guarantors are jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally liable under the guarantees. Borrowings and the related interest expense under the Company's revolving credit agreement are allocated to Saks Incorporated and the guarantor subsidiaries under an intercompany revolving credit arrangement. There is also a management fee arrangement among Saks Incorporated and its subsidiaries. As of July 30, 2011, Saks Incorporated was the sole obligor for a majority of the Company's long-term debt.

SAKS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

AS OF JULY 30, 2011

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Saks		Guarantor
	Incorporated		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	284,076	$	9,901			$	293,977
Merchandise inventories				689,223				689,223
Other current assets				83,492				83,492
Deferred income taxes, net				66,434				66,434
Total current assets		284,076		849,050		-		1,133,126
Property and equipment, net				872,372				872,372
Deferred income taxes, net		98,312		62,758				161,070
Other assets		12,171		16,412				28,583
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries		1,252,162			$	(1,252,162)		-
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,646,721	$	1,800,592	$	(1,252,162)	$	2,195,151
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable			$	143,593			$	143,593
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	8,456		211,622				220,078
Current portion of long-term debt		141,557		6,907				148,464
Total current liabilities		150,013		362,122		-		512,135
Long-term debt		315,874		48,258				364,132
Other long-term liabilities				138,050				138,050
Investment by and advances from parent				1,252,162	$	(1,252,162)		-
Shareholders' equity		1,180,834						1,180,834
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,646,721	$	1,800,592	$	(1,252,162)	$	2,195,151

SAKS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended July 30, 2011
	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	670,180			$	670,180
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				415,635				415,635
Gross margin		-		254,545		-		254,545
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	486		182,958				183,444
Other operating expenses		6		74,353				74,359
Store pre-opening costs				413				413
Impairments and dispositions				166				166
Operating loss		(492)		(3,345)		-		(3,837)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(2,435)			$	2,435		-
Interest expense		(9,950)		(3,093)				(13,043)
Other income, net		463						463
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(12,414)		(6,438)		2,435		(16,417)
Benefit for income taxes		(4,045)		(4,003)				(8,048)
NET LOSS	$	(8,369)	$	(2,435)	$	2,435	$	(8,369)
	Six Months Ended July 30, 2011
	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	1,396,178			$	1,396,178
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				821,699				821,699
Gross margin		-		574,479		-		574,479
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	857		360,958				361,815
Other operating expenses		11		152,476				152,487
Store pre-opening costs				547				547
Impairments and dispositions				3,034				3,034
Operating income (loss)		(868)		57,464		-		56,596
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		33,323			$	(33,323)		-
Interest expense		(22,026)		(4,613)				(26,639)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(539)						(539)
Other income, net		996						996
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		10,886		52,851		(33,323)		30,414
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(9,154)		19,528				10,374
NET INCOME	$	20,040	$	33,323	$	(33,323)	$	20,040

SAKS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 30, 2011

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	20,040	$	33,323	$	(33,323)	$	20,040
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(33,323)				33,323		-
Loss on extinguishment of debt		539						539
Depreciation and amortization				58,092				58,092
Stock-based compensation				8,152				8,152
Amortization of discount on convertible notes		6,324						6,324
Deferred income taxes		(121)		11,256				11,135
Impairments and dispositions				(12)				(12)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation				(753)				(753)
Gain on sale of property and equipment				(156)				(156)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net		336		29,771				30,107
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES		(6,205)		139,673		-		133,468
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment				(30,153)				(30,153)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment				156				156
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		-		(29,997)		-		(29,997)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany borrowings, contributions and distributions		105,213		(105,213)				-
Payments of long-term debt		(2,438)						(2,438)
Payments of capital lease obligations				(3,174)				(3,174)
Payment of financing fees		(2,961)						(2,961)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation				753				753
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock		460						460
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES		100,274		(107,634)		-		(7,360)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		94,069		2,042				96,111
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		190,007		7,859				197,866
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	284,076	$	9,901	$	-	$	293,977

SAKS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF JULY 31, 2010

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	152,275	$	9,167			$	161,442
Merchandise inventories				670,933				670,933
Other current assets				96,747				96,747
Deferred income taxes, net				44,215				44,215
Total current assets		152,275		821,062		-		973,337
Property and equipment, net				920,490				920,490
Deferred income taxes, net		81,692		142,094				223,786
Other assets		12,001		16,981				28,982
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries		1,295,278			$	(1,295,278)		-
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,541,246	$	1,900,627	$	(1,295,278)	$	2,146,595
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable			$	116,924			$	116,924
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	9,529		243,129				252,658
Current portion of long-term debt		22,859		5,879				28,738
Total current liabilities		32,388		365,932		-		398,320
Long-term debt		446,943		50,673				497,616
Other long-term liabilities				188,744				188,744
Investment by and advances from parent				1,295,278	$	(1,295,278)		-
Shareholders' equity		1,061,915						1,061,915
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,541,246	$	1,900,627	$	(1,295,278)	$	2,146,595

SAKS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended July 31, 2010
	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	593,145			$	593,145
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				371,874				371,874
Gross margin		-		221,271		-		221,271
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	556		170,019				170,575
Other operating expenses				73,219				73,219
Store pre-opening costs				298				298
Impairments and dispositions				21,560				21,560
Operating loss		(556)		(43,825)		-		(44,381)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(23,744)			$	23,744		-
Interest expense		(12,642)		(1,649)				(14,291)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(4)						(4)
Other expense, net		(720)						(720)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(37,666)		(45,474)		23,744		(59,396)
Benefit for income taxes		(5,432)		(21,730)				(27,162)
NET LOSS	$	(32,234)	$	(23,744)	$	23,744	$	(32,234)
	Six Months Ended July 31, 2010
	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	1,260,583			$	1,260,583
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				751,581				751,581
Gross margin		-		509,002		-		509,002
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	976		333,094				334,070
Other operating expenses		1		150,183				150,184
Store pre-opening costs				300				300
Impairments and dispositions				23,375				23,375
Operating income (loss)		(977)		2,050		-		1,073
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		2,822			$	(2,822)		-
Interest expense		(25,167)		(3,263)				(28,430)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(4)						(4)
Other expense, net		(530)						(530)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(23,856)		(1,213)		(2,822)		(27,891)
Benefit for income taxes		(10,407)		(4,035)				(14,442)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	(13,449)	$	2,822	$	(2,822)	$	(13,449)

SAKS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2010

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)	$	(13,449)	$	2,822	$	(2,822)	$	(13,449)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(2,822)				2,822		-
Depreciation and amortization				58,542				58,542
Impairments and dispositions				1,524				1,524
Loss on extinguishment of debt		4						4
Equity compensation				8,939				8,939
Amortization of discount on convertible notes		5,829						5,829
Deferred income taxes		1,080		(12,153)				(11,073)
Gain on sale of property and equipment				(245)				(245)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net		4,464		(16,067)				(11,603)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES		(4,894)		43,362		-		38,468
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment				(21,614)				(21,614)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment				295				295
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		-		(21,319)		-		(21,319)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany borrowings, contributions and distributions		21,151		(21,151)				-
Payments of long-term debt		(795)						(795)
Payments of capital lease obligations				(2,679)				(2,679)
Cash dividends paid		(70)						(70)
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock		536						536
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES		20,822		(23,830)		-		(3,008)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		15,928		(1,787)				14,141
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		136,347		10,954				147,301
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	152,275	$	9,167	$	-	$	161,442

SAKS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

AS OF JANUARY 29, 2011

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	190,007	$	7,859			$	197,866
Merchandise inventories				671,383				671,383
Other current assets				105,404				105,404
Deferred income taxes, net				86,116				86,116
Total current assets		190,007		870,762		-		1,060,769
Property and equipment, net				890,364				890,364
Deferred income taxes, net		93,562		69,846				163,408
Other assets		10,127		18,432				28,559
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries		1,332,009			$	(1,332,009)		-
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,625,705	$	1,849,404	$	(1,332,009)	$	2,143,100
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable			$	88,378			$	88,378
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	9,121		236,910				246,031
Current portion of long-term debt		141,557		5,941				147,498
Total current liabilities		150,678		331,229		-		481,907
Long-term debt		311,462		47,788				359,250
Other long-term liabilities				138,378				138,378
Investment by and advances from parent				1,332,009	$	(1,332,009)		-
Shareholders' equity		1,163,565						1,163,565
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,625,705	$	1,849,404	$	(1,332,009)	$	2,143,100

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Debt (2.0 Percent Convertible Notes) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jan. 29, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Minimum [Member] | Written Call Options [Member]
Options indexed to issuer's equity, maturity date	Jun. 21, 2011
Maximum [Member] | Written Call Options [Member]
Options indexed to issuer's equity, maturity date	Aug. 02, 2011
Convertible Notes 2.00%, Maturing Fiscal Year 2024 [Member]
Debt conversion rate per share	$ 11.97
Common stock to be issued upon conversion, shares	19,219,000
Percentage of share price over conversion price for conversion	120.00%
Written call options strike price per share	13.81
Written call options indexed shares	19,219
Net reduction of stockholders equity	25,000,000
Estimated fair value of convertible note hedge and written call option	0	4,901,000	1,124,000
Non-convertible borrowing rate	6.25%
Fair value of liability component, upon issuance	158,148,000
Carrying amount of the equity component	71,852,000
Principal amount of the Convertible Notes	$ 230,000,000
Debt interest rate	2.00%
Debt issuance date	March 2004
Terms of conversion	The holders may convert the notes at the following times, among others: (i) if the Company's share price is greater than 120% of the applicable conversion price for a certain trading period; (ii) if the credit ratings of the notes are below a certain threshold; or (iii) upon the occurrence of certain consolidations, mergers or share exchange transactions involving the Company.
Debt maturity year	2024

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Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Contingencies

Contingencies

NOTE 9 – CONTINGENCIES

LEGAL CONTINGENCIES

On February 2, 2011, the plaintiffs in Dawn Till and Mary Josephs v. Saks Incorporated et al, filed a complaint, with which the Company was served on March 10, 2011, in a purported class and collective action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges that the plaintiffs were improperly classified as exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and the California Labor Code and that the Company failed to pay overtime, provide itemized wage statements and provide meal and rest periods. On March 8, 2011, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint adding a claim for penalties under the California Private Attorneys General Act of 2004. The plaintiffs seek to proceed collectively under the FLSA and as a class under the California statutes on behalf of individuals who have been employed by OFF 5TH as Selling and Service Managers, Merchandise Team Managers, or Department Managers. The Company believes that its managers at OFF 5TH have been properly classified as exempt under both federal and state law and intends to defend the lawsuit vigorously. It is not possible to predict whether the court will permit this action to proceed collectively or as a class.

In addition to the litigation described in the preceding paragraph, the Company is involved in legal proceedings arising from its normal business activities and has accruals for losses where appropriate. Management believes that none of these legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

INCOME TAXES

The Company is routinely under examination by federal, state or local taxing authorities in the areas of income taxes and the remittance of sales and use taxes. These examinations include questioning the timing and amount of deductions, the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions, and compliance with federal, state and local tax laws. Based on current evaluations of tax filing positions, the Company believes it has adequately accrued for its income tax exposures. As of July 30, 2011, certain state sales and use tax examinations were ongoing. To the extent the Company were to prevail in matters for which accruals have been established or be required to pay amounts in excess of reserves, the Company's effective tax rate in a given financial statement period may be materially impacted.

OTHER MATTERS

From time to time the Company has issued guarantees to landlords under leases of stores operated by its subsidiaries. Certain of these stores were sold in connection with the Saks Department Store Group and Northern Department Store Group transactions which occurred in July 2005 and March 2006, respectively. If the purchasers fail to perform certain obligations under the lease agreements guaranteed by the Company, the Company could have obligations to landlords under such guarantees. Based on the information currently available, management does not believe that its potential obligations under these lease guarantees would be material.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

NOTE 2 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently Adopted Pronouncements

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements ("ASU 2010-06"), which requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for Level 3 reconciliation disclosures which became effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2010. Adoption of this pronouncement did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Pronouncements

In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs ("ASU 2011-04"), which amends the existing fair value guidance to improve consistency in the application and disclosure of fair value measurements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 provides certain clarifications to the existing guidance, changes certain fair value principles, and enhances disclosure requirements. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2011-04 to have a material impact on the financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2011-05"). ASU 2011-05 requires reporting entities to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied retrospectively. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 will not affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company.

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Debt

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Debt

Debt

NOTE 5 – DEBT

A summary of long-term debt and capital lease obligations is as follows:

	July 30, 2011				January 29, 2011				July 31, 2010
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Notes 7.50%, matured fiscal year 2010	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	22,859	$	23,180
Notes 9.875%, maturing fiscal year 2011		141,557		144,105		141,557		147,573		141,557		148,036
Notes 7.00%, maturing fiscal year 2013		2,125		2,199		2,125		2,168		2,125		2,083
Notes 7.375%, maturing fiscal year 2019		-		-		1,911		1,835		1,911		1,624
Convertible notes 7.50%, maturing fiscal year 2013, net (1)		107,068		253,412		104,777		265,906		102,607		204,790
Convertible notes 2.00%, maturing fiscal year 2024, net (2)		206,681		240,010		202,648		244,720		198,738		208,086
Capital lease obligations (3)		55,165		n/a		53,730		n/a		56,557		n/a
Total debt		512,596		639,726		506,748		662,202		526,354		587,799
Less current portion:
Notes 7.50%, matured fiscal year 2010		-		-		-		-		(22,859)		(23,180)
Notes 9.875%, maturing fiscal year 2011		(141,557)		(144,105)		(141,557)		(147,573)		-		-
Capital lease obligations (3)		(6,907)		n/a		(5,941)		n/a		(5,879)		n/a
Current portion of long-term debt		(148,464)		(144,105)		(147,498)		(147,573)		(28,738)		(23,180)
Long-term debt	$	364,132	$	495,621	$	359,250	$	514,629	$	497,616	$	564,619

(1) Amount represents the $120,000 convertible notes, net of the unamortized discount of $12,932, $15,223, and $17,393 as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, respectively.

(2) Amount represents the $230,000 convertible notes, net of the unamortized discount of $23,319, $27,352, and $31,262 as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, respectively.

(3) Disclosure regarding fair value of capital leases is not required.

The fair values of the long-term debt were estimated based on quotes obtained from financial institutions for those or similar instruments or on the basis of quoted market prices.

REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT

The Company has a $500,000 revolving credit facility, subject to a borrowing base equal to a specified percentage of eligible inventory and certain credit card receivables.

In March 2011, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing revolving credit agreement. The amendment extended the maturity date of this facility from November 23, 2013 to March 29, 2016 and revised certain terms of the existing revolving credit facility. The maximum committed borrowing capacity of the amended facility remains at $500 million. Fees incurred associated with the amendment to the revolving credit agreement were $2,961. As of July 30, 2011, the Company had no direct outstanding borrowings under the facility and had letters of credit outstanding of $19,551.

The obligations under the facility are guaranteed by certain of the Company's existing and future domestic subsidiaries, and the obligations are secured by the Company's and the guarantors' merchandise inventories and certain third party accounts receivable. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a per annum rate of either LIBOR plus a percentage ranging from 2.00% to 2.50%, or at the higher of the prime rate and federal funds rate plus a percentage ranging from 1.00% to 1.50%. Letters of credit are charged a per annum fee equal to the then applicable LIBOR borrowing spread (for standby letters of credit) or the applicable LIBOR spread minus 0.5% (for documentary or commercial letters of credit). The Company also pays an unused line fee ranging from 0.38% to 0.50% per annum on the average daily unused revolver.

During periods in which availability under the agreement is $62,500 or more, the Company is not subject to financial covenants. If and when availability under the agreement decreases to less than $62,500, the Company will be subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.0. There is no debt rating trigger. As of July 30, 2011, the Company was not subject to the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio.

The revolving credit agreement permits additional debt in specific categories including the following (each category being subject to limitations as described in the revolving credit agreement): debt arising from permitted sale/leaseback transactions; debt to finance purchases of machinery, equipment, real estate and other fixed assets; debt in connection with permitted acquisitions; and unsecured debt. The revolving credit agreement also permits other debt (including permitted sale/leaseback transactions) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 at any time, including secured debt, so long as it is a permitted lien as defined by the revolving credit agreement. The revolving credit agreement also places certain restrictions on, among other things, asset sales, the ability to make acquisitions and investments, and to pay dividends.

SENIOR NOTES

As of July 30, 2011, the Company had $143,682 of unsecured senior notes outstanding, excluding the convertible notes, comprising two separate series, maturing in 2011 and 2013 with interest rates of 7.000% and 9.875%. The senior notes are guaranteed by all of the subsidiaries that guarantee the Company's credit facility and have substantially identical terms except for the maturity dates and interest rates payable to investors. The notes permit certain sale/leaseback transactions but place certain restrictions around the use of proceeds generated from a sale/leaseback transaction. The terms of each senior note require all principal to be repaid at maturity. There are no financial covenants associated with these notes, and there are no debt-rating triggers.

During April 2011, the Company completed the redemption of its 7.375% senior notes that mature in 2019. The redemption of these notes resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $539.

During May 2010, the Company repurchased $797 of its 7.0% senior notes that mature in December 2013. The repurchase of these notes resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $4.

CONVERTIBLE NOTES

7.5% Convertible Notes

The Company issued $120,000 of 7.5% convertible notes in May 2009 (the "7.5% Convertible Notes"). The 7.5% Convertible Notes mature in December 2013 and are convertible, at the option of the holders at any time, into shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion rate of $5.54 per share of common stock (21,670 shares of common stock to be issued upon conversion). The Company can settle a conversion of the notes with shares, cash, or a combination thereof at its discretion. Authoritative accounting literature requires the allocation of convertible debt proceeds between the liability component and the embedded conversion option (i.e., the equity component). The liability component of the debt instrument is accreted to par value using the effective interest method over the remaining life of the debt. This amortization is reported as a component of interest expense. The equity component is not subsequently revalued as long as it continues to qualify for equity treatment.

Upon issuance, the Company estimated the fair value of the liability component of the 7.5% Convertible Notes, assuming a 13% non-convertible borrowing rate, to be $97,994. The difference between the fair value and the principal amount of the 7.5% Convertible Notes was $22,006. This amount was recorded as a debt discount and as an increase to additional paid-in capital as of the issuance date. The discount is being amortized to interest expense over a 4.5 year period to the maturity date of the notes in December 2013 resulting in an increase in non-cash interest expense in future periods.

2.0% Convertible Senior Notes

The Company issued $230,000 of 2.0% convertible senior notes in March 2004 (the "2.0% Convertible Notes"). The 2.0% Convertible Notes mature in 2024 and, in certain circumstances, allow the holders to convert the notes to shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion rate of $11.97 per share of common stock (19,219 shares of common stock to be issued upon conversion) subject to an anti-dilution adjustment. The holders may put the debt back to the Company in 2014 or 2019 and the Company can call the debt on or after March 21, 2011. The Company can settle a conversion of the notes with shares, cash or a combination thereof at its discretion. The holders may convert the notes at the following times, among others: (i) if the Company's share price is greater than 120% of the applicable conversion price for a certain trading period; (ii) if the credit ratings of the notes are below a certain threshold; or (iii) upon the occurrence of certain consolidations, mergers or share exchange transactions involving the Company. As of July 30, 2011, none of the conversion criteria were met.

In connection with the issuance of the 2.0% Convertible Notes, the Company entered into a convertible note hedge and written call options on its common stock to reduce the Company's exposure to dilution from the conversion of the 2.0% Convertible Notes. The convertible note hedge expired on April 20, 2011. The written call options have a strike price of $13.81 and the contract is indexed to 19,219 shares of the Company's common stock. The written call option options have maturity dates ranging from June 21, 2011 through August 2, 2011. These transactions were accounted for as a net reduction of stockholders' equity of approximately $25,000 in 2004. The estimated fair value of the written call option was $0 as of July 30, 2011. The estimated net fair value of the convertible note hedge and written call option was $4,901 and $1,124 as of January 29, 2011 and July 31, 2010, respectively.

The Company estimated the fair value of the liability component of the 2.0% Convertible Notes at the date of issuance, assuming a 6.25% non-convertible borrowing rate, to be $158,148. The difference between the fair value and the principal amount of the 2.0% Convertible Notes was $71,852. This amount was recorded as a debt discount and as an increase to additional paid-in capital as of the issuance date. In accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance, the debt discount should be amortized over the expected life of a similar liability that does not have an associated equity component (considering the effects of embedded features other than the conversion option). Since the holders of the notes have put options in 2014 and 2019, the debt instrument is accreted to par value using the effective interest method from the date of issuance until the first put date in 2014 resulting in an increase in non-cash interest expense.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Income) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
NET SALES	$ 670,180	$ 593,145	$ 1,396,178	$ 1,260,583
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)	415,635	371,874	821,699	751,581
Gross margin	254,545	221,271	574,479	509,002
Selling, general and administrative expenses	183,444	170,575	361,815	334,070
Other operating expenses	74,359	73,219	152,487	150,184
Store pre-opening costs	413	298	547	300
Impairments and dispositions	166	21,560	3,034	23,375
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	(3,837)	(44,381)	56,596	1,073
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Interest expense	(13,043)	(14,291)	(26,639)	(28,430)
Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of debt		(4)	(539)	(4)
Other income (expense), net	463	(720)	996	(530)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(16,417)	(59,396)	30,414	(27,891)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(8,048)	(27,162)	10,374	(14,442)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(8,369)	(32,234)	20,040	(13,449)
Saks Incorporated [Member]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	486	556	857	976
Other operating expenses	6		11	1
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	(492)	(556)	(868)	(977)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(2,435)	(23,744)	33,323	2,822
Interest expense	(9,950)	(12,642)	(22,026)	(25,167)
Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of debt		(4)	(539)	(4)
Other income (expense), net	463	(720)	996	(530)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(12,414)	(37,666)	10,886	(23,856)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(4,045)	(5,432)	(9,154)	(10,407)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(8,369)	(32,234)	20,040	(13,449)
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
NET SALES	670,180	593,145	1,396,178	1,260,583
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)	415,635	371,874	821,699	751,581
Gross margin	254,545	221,271	574,479	509,002
Selling, general and administrative expenses	182,958	170,019	360,958	333,094
Other operating expenses	74,353	73,219	152,476	150,183
Store pre-opening costs	413	298	547	300
Impairments and dispositions	166	21,560	3,034	23,375
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	(3,345)	(43,825)	57,464	2,050
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Interest expense	(3,093)	(1,649)	(4,613)	(3,263)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(6,438)	(45,474)	52,851	(1,213)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(4,003)	(21,730)	19,528	(4,035)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(2,435)	(23,744)	33,323	2,822
Eliminations [Member]
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	2,435	23,744	(33,323)	(2,822)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	2,435	23,744	(33,323)	(2,822)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 2,435	$ 23,744	$ (33,323)	$ (2,822)

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Debt (7.5 Percent Convertible Notes) (Details) (Convertible Notes 7.50%, Maturing Fiscal Year 2013 [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011
Convertible Notes 7.50%, Maturing Fiscal Year 2013 [Member]
Principal amount of the Convertible Notes	$ 120,000,000
Debt interest rate	7.50%
Debt issuance date	May 2009
Debt maturity year	2013
Debt conversion rate per share	5.54
Common stock to be issued upon conversion, shares	21,670,000
Non-convertible borrowing rate	13.00%
Fair value of liability component, upon issuance	97,994,000
Carrying amount of the equity component	$ 22,006,000
Debt discount amortization period, years	4.5

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Employee Benefit Plans

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans

NOTE 6 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company sponsors a funded defined-benefit cash balance pension plan ("Pension Plan") and an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan ("SERP") for certain employees of the Company. The Company amended the Pension Plan during 2006, freezing benefit accruals for all participants except those considered to be non-highly compensated employees who had attained age 55 and completed 10 years of credited service as of January 1, 2007. In January 2009, the Company amended the Pension Plan to suspend future benefit accruals for all remaining participants effective March 13, 2009. The Company generally funds pension costs currently, subject to regulatory funding requirements. The components of net periodic pension expense related to the Company's Pension Plan and SERP for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 30,		July 31,		July 30,		July 31,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Interest cost	$	1,560	$	1,858	$	3,260	$	3,657
Expected return on plan assets		(1,906)		(1,660)		(4,006)		(3,460)
Net amortization of losses and prior service costs		548		771		1,127		1,313
Net periodic pension expense	$	202	$	969	$	381	$	1,510

The Company contributed $808 and $1,616 to the Pension Plan during the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 and expects additional funding requirements of approximately $1,584 for the remainder of fiscal year 2011.

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Debt (Summary Of Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011		Jan. 29, 2011		Jul. 31, 2010
Carrying Amount	$ 512,596,000		$ 506,748,000		$ 526,354,000
Fair Value	639,726,000		662,202,000		587,799,000
Current portion of long-term debt	(148,464,000)		(147,498,000)		(28,738,000)
Current portion of long-term debt, Fair Value	(144,105,000)		(147,573,000)		(23,180,000)
Long Term Debt Noncurrent	364,132,000		359,250,000		497,616,000
Long-term debt, Fair Value	495,621,000		514,629,000		564,619,000
Notes 7.50%, Maturing Fiscal Year 2010 [Member]
Carrying Amount					22,859,000
Fair Value					23,180,000
Debt interest rate	7.50%
Debt maturity year	2010
Current portion of long-term debt					(22,859,000)
Current portion of long-term debt, Fair Value					(23,180,000)
Notes 9.875%, Maturing Fiscal Year 2011 [Member]
Carrying Amount	141,557,000		141,557,000		141,557,000
Fair Value	144,105,000		147,573,000		148,036,000
Debt interest rate	9.875%
Debt maturity year	2011
Current portion of long-term debt	(141,557,000)		(141,557,000)
Current portion of long-term debt, Fair Value	(144,105,000)		(147,573,000)
Notes 7.00%, Maturing Fiscal Year 2013 [Member]
Carrying Amount	2,125,000		2,125,000		2,125,000
Fair Value	2,199,000		2,168,000		2,083,000
Debt interest rate	7.00%
Debt maturity year	2013
Notes 7.375%, Maturing Fiscal Year 2019 [Member]
Carrying Amount			1,911,000		1,911,000
Fair Value			1,835,000		1,624,000
Debt interest rate	7.375%
Debt maturity year	2019
Convertible Notes 7.50%, Maturing Fiscal Year 2013 [Member]
Carrying Amount	107,068,000	[1]	104,777,000	[1]	102,607,000	[1]
Fair Value	253,412,000	[1]	265,906,000	[1]	204,790,000	[1]
Debt interest rate	7.50%
Debt maturity year	2013
Convertible notes issued	120,000,000
Unamortized discount	12,932,000		15,223,000		17,393,000
Convertible Notes 2.00%, Maturing Fiscal Year 2024 [Member]
Carrying Amount	206,681,000	[2]	202,648,000	[2]	198,738,000	[2]
Fair Value	240,010,000	[2]	244,720,000	[2]	208,086,000	[2]
Debt interest rate	2.00%
Debt maturity year	2024
Convertible notes issued	230,000,000
Unamortized discount	23,319,000		27,352,000		31,262,000
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Carrying Amount	55,165,000	[3]	53,730,000	[3]	56,557,000	[3]
Current portion of long-term debt	$ (6,907,000)	[3]	$ (5,941,000)	[3]	$ (5,879,000)	[3]

[1] Amount represents the $120,000 convertible notes, net of the unamortized discount of $12,932, $15,223, and $17,393 as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, respectively.

[2] Amount represents the $230,000 convertible notes, net of the unamortized discount of $23,319, $27,352, and $31,262 as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, respectively.

[3] Disclosure regarding fair value of capital leases is not required.

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Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 30, 2011
Employee Benefit Plans
Minimum age limit for eligibility of benefits under pension plan	55	55
Minimum service tenure for eligibility of benefits under pension plan (years)	10	10
Company contributions to pension plan	$ 808	$ 1,616
Expected additional funding requirements for the remainder of fiscal year	$ 1,584	$ 1,584

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 20,040	$ (13,449)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Loss on extinguishment of debt	539	4
Depreciation and amortization	58,092	58,542
Stock-based compensation	8,152	8,939
Amortization of discount on convertible notes	6,324	5,829
Deferred income taxes	11,135	(11,073)
Impairments and dispositions	(12)	1,524
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(753)
Gain on sale of property and equipment	(156)	(245)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net	30,107	(11,603)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	133,468	38,468
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment	(30,153)	(21,614)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	156	295
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(29,997)	(21,319)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt	(2,438)	(795)
Payments of capital lease obligations	(3,174)	(2,679)
Cash dividends paid		(70)
Payment of financing fees	(2,961)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	753
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock	460	536
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(7,360)	(3,008)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	96,111	14,141
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	197,866	147,301
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	293,977	161,442
Saks Incorporated [Member]
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	20,040	(13,449)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(33,323)	(2,822)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	539	4
Amortization of discount on convertible notes	6,324	5,829
Deferred income taxes	(121)	1,080
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net	336	4,464
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	(6,205)	(4,894)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany borrowings, contributions and distributions	105,213	21,151
Payments of long-term debt	(2,438)	(795)
Cash dividends paid		(70)
Payment of financing fees	(2,961)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock	460	536
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES	100,274	20,822
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	94,069	15,928
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	190,007	136,347
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	284,076	152,275
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	33,323	2,822
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Depreciation and amortization	58,092	58,542
Stock-based compensation	8,152	8,939
Deferred income taxes	11,256	(12,153)
Impairments and dispositions	(12)	1,524
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(753)
Gain on sale of property and equipment	(156)	(245)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net	29,771	(16,067)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	139,673	43,362
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment	(30,153)	(21,614)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	156	295
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(29,997)	(21,319)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany borrowings, contributions and distributions	(105,213)	(21,151)
Payments of capital lease obligations	(3,174)	(2,679)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	753
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(107,634)	(23,830)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	2,042	(1,787)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	7,859	10,954
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	9,901	9,167
Eliminations [Member]
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	(33,323)	(2,822)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	33,323	2,822
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

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Debt (Senior Notes) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Unsecured senior notes outstanding		$ 143,682
Debt maturity range, start		2011
Debt maturity range, end		2013
Debt interest rates range minimum		7.000
Debt interest rates range maximum		9.875
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt	(4)	(539)	(4)
Notes 7.375%, Maturing Fiscal Year 2019 [Member]
Debt interest rate		7.375%
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt		(539)
Debt maturity year		2019
Notes 7.0%, Maturing Fiscal Year 2013 [Member]
Repurchase of senior notes		797
Debt interest rate		7.00%
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt		$ (4)
Debt maturity year		2013

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Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Jul. 30, 2011

Earnings Per Common Share

Earnings Per Common Share Calculations

	Three Months Ended
	July 30, 2011						July 31, 2010
	Net Loss		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Loss		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	(8,369)		156,733	$	(0.05)	$	(32,234)		153,956	$	(0.21)
Effect of dilutive potential common shares		-		-		-		-		-		-
Diluted EPS	$	(8,369)		156,733	$	(0.05)	$	(32,234)		153,956	$	(0.21)

	Six Months Ended
	July 30, 2011						July 31, 2010
	Net Income		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Loss		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	20,040		156,568	$	0.13	$	(13,449)		153,847	$	(0.09)
Effect of dilutive potential common shares		-		4,114		(0.01)		-		-		-
Diluted EPS	$	20,040		160,682	$	0.12	$	(13,449)		153,847	$	(0.09)

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Shareholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity

NOTE 7 – SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

The following table summarizes the changes in shareholders' equity for the six months ended July 30, 2011:

									Accumulated
					Additional Paid-In				Other		Total
	Common Stock						Accumulated Deficit		Comprehensive Loss		Shareholders' Equity
	Shares		Amount		Capital
Balance at January 29, 2011		162,899	$	16,290	$	1,318,862	$	(125,496)	$	(46,091)	$	1,163,565
Net income								20,040				20,040
Issuance of common stock		174		17		443						460
Net activity under stock compensation plans		717		72		(72)						-
Shares withheld for employee taxes		(324)		(32)		(3,788)						(3,820)
Income tax effect of stock compensation plans						(31)						(31)
Stock-based compensation						8,152						8,152
Deferred tax adjustment related to convertible notes						(7,532)						(7,532)
Balance at July 30, 2011		163,466	$	16,347	$	1,316,034	$	(105,456)	$	(46,091)	$	1,180,834

The Company has a share repurchase program that authorizes it to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. During the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, there were no shares of common stock repurchased. As of July 30, 2011, there were 32,709 shares remaining available for repurchase under the Company's share repurchase program.

During August 2011, the Company repurchased shares of common stock under its share repurchase program. See "Note 10 – Subsequent Events" for more information.

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Shareholders' Equity

Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity

									Accumulated
					Additional Paid-In				Other		Total
	Common Stock						Accumulated Deficit		Comprehensive Loss		Shareholders' Equity
	Shares		Amount		Capital
Balance at January 29, 2011		162,899	$	16,290	$	1,318,862	$	(125,496)	$	(46,091)	$	1,163,565
Net income								20,040				20,040
Issuance of common stock		174		17		443						460
Net activity under stock compensation plans		717		72		(72)						-
Shares withheld for employee taxes		(324)		(32)		(3,788)						(3,820)
Income tax effect of stock compensation plans						(31)						(31)
Stock-based compensation						8,152						8,152
Deferred tax adjustment related to convertible notes						(7,532)						(7,532)
Balance at July 30, 2011		163,466	$	16,347	$	1,316,034	$	(105,456)	$	(46,091)	$	1,180,834

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 30, 2011	Jan. 29, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jan. 30, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 293,977	$ 197,866	$ 161,442	$ 147,301
Merchandise inventories	689,223	671,383	670,933
Other current assets	83,492	105,404	96,747
Deferred income taxes, net	66,434	86,116	44,215
Total current assets	1,133,126	1,060,769	973,337
Property and equipment, net	872,372	890,364	920,490
Deferred income taxes, net	161,070	163,408	223,786
Other assets	28,583	28,559	28,982
TOTAL ASSETS	2,195,151	2,143,100	2,146,595
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trade accounts payable	143,593	88,378	116,924
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	220,078	246,031	252,658
Current portion of long-term debt	148,464	147,498	28,738
Total current liabilities	512,135	481,907	398,320
Long-term debt	364,132	359,250	497,616
Other long-term liabilities	138,050	138,378	188,744
Shareholders' equity	1,180,834	1,163,565	1,061,915
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	2,195,151	2,143,100	2,146,595
Saks Incorporated [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	284,076	190,007	152,275	136,347
Total current assets	284,076	190,007	152,275
Deferred income taxes, net	98,312	93,562	81,692
Other assets	12,171	10,127	12,001
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	1,252,162	1,332,009	1,295,278
TOTAL ASSETS	1,646,721	1,625,705	1,541,246
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	8,456	9,121	9,529
Current portion of long-term debt	141,557	141,557	22,859
Total current liabilities	150,013	150,678	32,388
Long-term debt	315,874	311,462	446,943
Shareholders' equity	1,180,834	1,163,565	1,061,915
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,646,721	1,625,705	1,541,246
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	9,901	7,859	9,167	10,954
Merchandise inventories	689,223	671,383	670,933
Other current assets	83,492	105,404	96,747
Deferred income taxes, net	66,434	86,116	44,215
Total current assets	849,050	870,762	821,062
Property and equipment, net	872,372	890,364	920,490
Deferred income taxes, net	62,758	69,846	142,094
Other assets	16,412	18,432	16,981
TOTAL ASSETS	1,800,592	1,849,404	1,900,627
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trade accounts payable	143,593	88,378	116,924
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	211,622	236,910	243,129
Current portion of long-term debt	6,907	5,941	5,879
Total current liabilities	362,122	331,229	365,932
Long-term debt	48,258	47,788	50,673
Other long-term liabilities	138,050	138,378	188,744
Investment by and advances from parent	1,252,162	1,332,009	1,295,278
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,800,592	1,849,404	1,900,627
Eliminations [Member]
ASSETS
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	(1,252,162)	(1,332,009)	(1,295,278)
TOTAL ASSETS	(1,252,162)	(1,332,009)	(1,295,278)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Investment by and advances from parent	(1,252,162)	(1,332,009)	(1,295,278)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ (1,252,162)	$ (1,332,009)	$ (1,295,278)

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Debt (Revolving Credit Agreement) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 500,000
Maturity date, prior to amendment	November 23, 2013
Initiation Date	March 2011
Maturity date	March 29, 2016
Amendment fees	2,961
Amount outstanding	0
Interest rate description	Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a per annum rate of either LIBOR plus a percentage ranging from 2.00% to 2.50%, or at the higher of the prime rate and federal funds rate plus a percentage ranging from 1.00% to 1.50%.
Covenant terms, minimum fixed charge coverage ratio	1.0 to 1.0
Aggregate amount of other debt, maximum	500,000
Minimum [Member]
Interest rate spread, term borrowings	2.00%
Interest rate spread, overnight borrowings	1.00%
Fees charged on unused borrowing capacity	0.38%
Minimum availability required under the financial covenant	62,500
Maximum [Member]
Interest rate spread, term borrowings	2.50%
Interest rate spread, overnight borrowings	1.50%
Fees charged on unused borrowing capacity	0.50%
Letter Of Credit [Member]
Letters of credit outstanding	$ 19,551
Fees charged for standby letters of credit, description	LIBOR spread
Fees charged for documentary or commercial letters of credit, description	LIBOR spread minus 0.5%
Fees charged for documentary or commercial letters of credit, LIBOR spread deduction	0.50%

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General

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

General

General

NOTE 1 – GENERAL

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information and in compliance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Operating results for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending January 28, 2012 ("fiscal year 2011"). The financial statements include the accounts of Saks Incorporated and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). All intercompany amounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 29, 2011 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011.

The Company's operations consist of Saks Fifth Avenue ("SFA"), Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH ("OFF 5TH"), and SFA's e-commerce operations ("Saks Direct").

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Net Sales

Net sales include sales of merchandise (net of returns and exclusive of sales taxes), commissions from leased departments, shipping and handling revenues related to merchandise sold and breakage income from unredeemed gift cards. Commissions from leased departments were $8,523 and $17,249 for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011, respectively, and $6,820 and $14,187 for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, respectively. Leased department sales were $60,647 and $124,062 for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011, respectively, and $49,129 and $103,245 for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, respectively, and were excluded from net sales in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash on hand in the stores, deposits with banks, and investments with banks and financial institutions that have original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Cash equivalents totaled $284,076, $190,007, and $152,275 at July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, respectively, primarily consisting of money market funds, demand deposits, and time deposits. Income earned on cash equivalents was $428 and $672 for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011, respectively, and $117 and $164 for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, respectively, and is included in other income in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Included in cash equivalents as of January 29, 2011 and July 31, 2010 were $10,000 and $20,000, respectively, of compensating balances related the Company's purchasing card program to ensure future credit availability under that program. There were no compensating balance arrangements as of July 30, 2011.

Inventory
Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and include freight, buying, and distribution costs. The Company takes markdowns related to slow moving inventory, ensuring the appropriate inventory valuation. The Company receives vendor-provided support in different forms. When vendors provide support for inventory markdowns, the Company records the support as a reduction to cost of sales. Such support is recorded in the period that the corresponding markdowns are taken. When the Company receives inventory-related support that is not designated for markdowns, the Company includes this support as a reduction in the cost of purchases.

Impairments and Dispositions

Impairment and disposition costs include costs associated with store closures, including employee severance and lease termination costs, asset impairment and disposal charges, and other costs related to store closure activities. Additionally, impairments and disposition costs include long-lived asset impairment charges related to assets held and used, and losses related to asset dispositions made during the normal course of business. The Company continuously evaluates its real estate portfolio and closes underproductive stores in the normal course of business as leases expire or as other circumstances dictate.

During the three months ended July 30, 2011, the Company incurred an asset impairment charge of $166. For the six months ended July 30, 2011, the Company incurred store closing costs of $2,868 primarily due to a lease termination fee related to the relocation of its Hilton Head OFF 5^TH store as well as the aforementioned asset impairment charge of $166. During the three months ended July 31, 2010, the Company incurred store closing costs of $21,560 consisting of lease termination charges, severance and other store closure activities. For the six months ended July 31, 2010, the Company incurred store closing costs of $23,375 including the aforementioned store closing costs of $21,560 and $1,815 of similar charges recorded earlier in the period.

Segment Reporting
SFA, OFF 5TH, and Saks Direct have been aggregated into one reportable segment based on the aggregation criteria outlined in the authoritative accounting guidance.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value of the Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable, and accrued expenses as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010 approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. See Note 5 for fair value disclosures related to the Company's long-term debt.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Jul. 31, 2010

Jul. 30, 2011

Jul. 31, 2010

Jan. 29, 2011

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

	Saks		Guarantor
	Incorporated		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	284,076	$	9,901			$	293,977
Merchandise inventories				689,223				689,223
Other current assets				83,492				83,492
Deferred income taxes, net				66,434				66,434
Total current assets		284,076		849,050		-		1,133,126
Property and equipment, net				872,372				872,372
Deferred income taxes, net		98,312		62,758				161,070
Other assets		12,171		16,412				28,583
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries		1,252,162			$	(1,252,162)		-
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,646,721	$	1,800,592	$	(1,252,162)	$	2,195,151
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable			$	143,593			$	143,593
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	8,456		211,622				220,078
Current portion of long-term debt		141,557		6,907				148,464
Total current liabilities		150,013		362,122		-		512,135
Long-term debt		315,874		48,258				364,132
Other long-term liabilities				138,050				138,050
Investment by and advances from parent				1,252,162	$	(1,252,162)		-
Shareholders' equity		1,180,834						1,180,834
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,646,721	$	1,800,592	$	(1,252,162)	$	2,195,151

	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	152,275	$	9,167			$	161,442
Merchandise inventories				670,933				670,933
Other current assets				96,747				96,747
Deferred income taxes, net				44,215				44,215
Total current assets		152,275		821,062		-		973,337
Property and equipment, net				920,490				920,490
Deferred income taxes, net		81,692		142,094				223,786
Other assets		12,001		16,981				28,982
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries		1,295,278			$	(1,295,278)		-
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,541,246	$	1,900,627	$	(1,295,278)	$	2,146,595
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable			$	116,924			$	116,924
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	9,529		243,129				252,658
Current portion of long-term debt		22,859		5,879				28,738
Total current liabilities		32,388		365,932		-		398,320
Long-term debt		446,943		50,673				497,616
Other long-term liabilities				188,744				188,744
Investment by and advances from parent				1,295,278	$	(1,295,278)		-
Shareholders' equity		1,061,915						1,061,915
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,541,246	$	1,900,627	$	(1,295,278)	$	2,146,595

	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	190,007	$	7,859			$	197,866
Merchandise inventories				671,383				671,383
Other current assets				105,404				105,404
Deferred income taxes, net				86,116				86,116
Total current assets		190,007		870,762		-		1,060,769
Property and equipment, net				890,364				890,364
Deferred income taxes, net		93,562		69,846				163,408
Other assets		10,127		18,432				28,559
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries		1,332,009			$	(1,332,009)		-
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,625,705	$	1,849,404	$	(1,332,009)	$	2,143,100
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable			$	88,378			$	88,378
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	9,121		236,910				246,031
Current portion of long-term debt		141,557		5,941				147,498
Total current liabilities		150,678		331,229		-		481,907
Long-term debt		311,462		47,788				359,250
Other long-term liabilities				138,378				138,378
Investment by and advances from parent				1,332,009	$	(1,332,009)		-
Shareholders' equity		1,163,565						1,163,565
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,625,705	$	1,849,404	$	(1,332,009)	$	2,143,100

Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Income

	Three Months Ended July 30, 2011
	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	670,180			$	670,180
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				415,635				415,635
Gross margin		-		254,545		-		254,545
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	486		182,958				183,444
Other operating expenses		6		74,353				74,359
Store pre-opening costs				413				413
Impairments and dispositions				166				166
Operating loss		(492)		(3,345)		-		(3,837)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(2,435)			$	2,435		-
Interest expense		(9,950)		(3,093)				(13,043)
Other income, net		463						463
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(12,414)		(6,438)		2,435		(16,417)
Benefit for income taxes		(4,045)		(4,003)				(8,048)
NET LOSS	$	(8,369)	$	(2,435)	$	2,435	$	(8,369)

Three Months Ended July 31, 2010
	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	593,145			$	593,145
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				371,874				371,874
Gross margin		-		221,271		-		221,271
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	556		170,019				170,575
Other operating expenses				73,219				73,219
Store pre-opening costs				298				298
Impairments and dispositions				21,560				21,560
Operating loss		(556)		(43,825)		-		(44,381)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(23,744)			$	23,744		-
Interest expense		(12,642)		(1,649)				(14,291)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(4)						(4)
Other expense, net		(720)						(720)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(37,666)		(45,474)		23,744		(59,396)
Benefit for income taxes		(5,432)		(21,730)				(27,162)
NET LOSS	$	(32,234)	$	(23,744)	$	23,744	$	(32,234)

	Six Months Ended July 30, 2011
	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	1,396,178			$	1,396,178
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				821,699				821,699
Gross margin		-		574,479		-		574,479
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	857		360,958				361,815
Other operating expenses		11		152,476				152,487
Store pre-opening costs				547				547
Impairments and dispositions				3,034				3,034
Operating income (loss)		(868)		57,464		-		56,596
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		33,323			$	(33,323)		-
Interest expense		(22,026)		(4,613)				(26,639)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(539)						(539)
Other income, net		996						996
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		10,886		52,851		(33,323)		30,414
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(9,154)		19,528				10,374
NET INCOME	$	20,040	$	33,323	$	(33,323)	$	20,040

	Six Months Ended July 31, 2010
	Saks     Incorporated		Guarantor     Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
NET SALES			$	1,260,583			$	1,260,583
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)				751,581				751,581
Gross margin		-		509,002		-		509,002
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	976		333,094				334,070
Other operating expenses		1		150,183				150,184
Store pre-opening costs				300				300
Impairments and dispositions				23,375				23,375
Operating income (loss)		(977)		2,050		-		1,073
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		2,822			$	(2,822)		-
Interest expense		(25,167)		(3,263)				(28,430)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(4)						(4)
Other expense, net		(530)						(530)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(23,856)		(1,213)		(2,822)		(27,891)
Benefit for income taxes		(10,407)		(4,035)				(14,442)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	(13,449)	$	2,822	$	(2,822)	$	(13,449)

Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows

	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	20,040	$	33,323	$	(33,323)	$	20,040
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(33,323)				33,323		-
Loss on extinguishment of debt		539						539
Depreciation and amortization				58,092				58,092
Stock-based compensation				8,152				8,152
Amortization of discount on convertible notes		6,324						6,324
Deferred income taxes		(121)		11,256				11,135
Impairments and dispositions				(12)				(12)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation				(753)				(753)
Gain on sale of property and equipment				(156)				(156)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net		336		29,771				30,107
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES		(6,205)		139,673		-		133,468
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment				(30,153)				(30,153)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment				156				156
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		-		(29,997)		-		(29,997)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany borrowings, contributions and distributions		105,213		(105,213)				-
Payments of long-term debt		(2,438)						(2,438)
Payments of capital lease obligations				(3,174)				(3,174)
Payment of financing fees		(2,961)						(2,961)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation				753				753
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock		460						460
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES		100,274		(107,634)		-		(7,360)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		94,069		2,042				96,111
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		190,007		7,859				197,866
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	284,076	$	9,901	$	-	$	293,977

	Saks Incorporated		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)	$	(13,449)	$	2,822	$	(2,822)	$	(13,449)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(2,822)				2,822		-
Depreciation and amortization				58,542				58,542
Impairments and dispositions				1,524				1,524
Loss on extinguishment of debt		4						4
Equity compensation				8,939				8,939
Amortization of discount on convertible notes		5,829						5,829
Deferred income taxes		1,080		(12,153)				(11,073)
Gain on sale of property and equipment				(245)				(245)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net		4,464		(16,067)				(11,603)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES		(4,894)		43,362		-		38,468
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment				(21,614)				(21,614)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment				295				295
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		-		(21,319)		-		(21,319)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany borrowings, contributions and distributions		21,151		(21,151)				-
Payments of long-term debt		(795)						(795)
Payments of capital lease obligations				(2,679)				(2,679)
Cash dividends paid		(70)						(70)
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock		536						536
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES		20,822		(23,830)		-		(3,008)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		15,928		(1,787)				14,141
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		136,347		10,954				147,301
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	152,275	$	9,167	$	-	$	161,442

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Effective income tax rate from continuing operations	49.00%	45.70%	34.10%	51.80%
Gross deferred tax asset	$ 124,361		$ 124,361
Valuation allowance related to state	29,227		29,227
State And Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 29,227		$ 29,227

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

NOTE 3 – INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 was 49.0% and 34.1%, respectively, as compared to 45.7% and 51.8% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010. The increase in the effective rate for the three months ended July 30, 2011 is primarily related to the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax positions and a decrease in the state tax valuation allowance associated with certain state net operating loss carryforwards, increasing the expected tax benefit of pre-tax losses. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the six months ended July 30, 2011 is primarily related to the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax positions and a decrease in the state tax valuation allowance associated with certain state net operating loss carryforwards.

Components of the Company's income tax expense (benefit) for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 30, 2011		July 31, 2010		July 30, 2011		July 31, 2010
Expected federal income taxes at 35%	$	(5,746)		$        (20,789)	$	10,645		$          (9,762)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		(713)		(6,715)		2,098		(3,505)
State NOL valuation allowance adjustment		(146)		516		(856)		(960)
Effect of settling tax exams and other tax reserve adjustments		(1,512)		(590)		(1,628)		(624)
Other items, net		69		416		115		409
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	(8,048)		$        (27,162)	$	10,374		$        (14,442)

The Company files a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return as well as state tax returns in multiple state jurisdictions. The Company has completed examinations by the Internal Revenue Service or the statute of limitations has expired for taxable years through February 3, 2007. With respect to state and local jurisdictions, the Company has completed examinations in many jurisdictions through the same period and currently has no examinations in progress.

The Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 30, 2011 includes a gross deferred tax asset of $124,361 related to U.S. federal and state net operating loss ("NOL") and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards. The majority of the net operating loss carryforward is a result of the net operating losses incurred during the fiscal years ended January 30, 2010 and January 31, 2009 due principally to difficult market and macroeconomic conditions. The Company has concluded, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, that all but $29,227 of these tax benefits relating to certain state losses are more likely than not to be realized in the future. Therefore, a valuation allowance for the $29,227 has been established. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. While the Company has incurred a cumulative loss in recent years, after evaluating all available evidence including its past operating results, current year operating income, the macroeconomic factors contributing to the 2009 and 2008 fiscal year losses, the length of the carryforward periods available and the Company's forecast of future taxable income, including the availability of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, the Company concluded that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax asset, net of the $29,227 valuation allowance related to state NOLs, will be realized. The Company will continue to assess the need for an additional valuation allowance in the future. If future results are less than projected or tax planning alternatives are no longer viable, then an additional valuation allowance may be required to reduce the deferred tax assets which could have a material impact on the Company's results of operations in the period in which it is recorded.

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General (Policy)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

General

Basis Of Presentation

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information and in compliance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Operating results for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending January 28, 2012 ("fiscal year 2011"). The financial statements include the accounts of Saks Incorporated and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). All intercompany amounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 29, 2011 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011.

The Company's operations consist of Saks Fifth Avenue ("SFA"), Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH ("OFF 5TH"), and SFA's e-commerce operations ("Saks Direct").

Net Sales

Net Sales

Net sales include sales of merchandise (net of returns and exclusive of sales taxes), commissions from leased departments, shipping and handling revenues related to merchandise sold and breakage income from unredeemed gift cards. Commissions from leased departments were $8,523 and $17,249 for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011, respectively, and $6,820 and $14,187 for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, respectively. Leased department sales were $60,647 and $124,062 for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011, respectively, and $49,129 and $103,245 for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, respectively, and were excluded from net sales in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Cash And Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash on hand in the stores, deposits with banks, and investments with banks and financial institutions that have original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Cash equivalents totaled $284,076, $190,007, and $152,275 at July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010, respectively, primarily consisting of money market funds, demand deposits, and time deposits. Income earned on cash equivalents was $428 and $672 for the three and six months ended July 30, 2011, respectively, and $117 and $164 for the three and six months ended July 31, 2010, respectively, and is included in other income in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Included in cash equivalents as of January 29, 2011 and July 31, 2010 were $10,000 and $20,000, respectively, of compensating balances related the Company's purchasing card program to ensure future credit availability under that program. There were no compensating balance arrangements as of July 30, 2011.

Inventory

Inventory
Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and include freight, buying, and distribution costs. The Company takes markdowns related to slow moving inventory, ensuring the appropriate inventory valuation. The Company receives vendor-provided support in different forms. When vendors provide support for inventory markdowns, the Company records the support as a reduction to cost of sales. Such support is recorded in the period that the corresponding markdowns are taken. When the Company receives inventory-related support that is not designated for markdowns, the Company includes this support as a reduction in the cost of purchases.

Impairments And Dispositions

Impairments and Dispositions

Impairment and disposition costs include costs associated with store closures, including employee severance and lease termination costs, asset impairment and disposal charges, and other costs related to store closure activities. Additionally, impairments and disposition costs include long-lived asset impairment charges related to assets held and used, and losses related to asset dispositions made during the normal course of business. The Company continuously evaluates its real estate portfolio and closes underproductive stores in the normal course of business as leases expire or as other circumstances dictate.

During the three months ended July 30, 2011, the Company incurred an asset impairment charge of $166. For the six months ended July 30, 2011, the Company incurred store closing costs of $2,868 primarily due to a lease termination fee related to the relocation of its Hilton Head OFF 5^TH store as well as the aforementioned asset impairment charge of $166. During the three months ended July 31, 2010, the Company incurred store closing costs of $21,560 consisting of lease termination charges, severance and other store closure activities. For the six months ended July 31, 2010, the Company incurred store closing costs of $23,375 including the aforementioned store closing costs of $21,560 and $1,815 of similar charges recorded earlier in the period.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting
SFA, OFF 5TH, and Saks Direct have been aggregated into one reportable segment based on the aggregation criteria outlined in the authoritative accounting guidance.

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value of the Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable, and accrued expenses as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011, and July 31, 2010 approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. See Note 5 for fair value disclosures related to the Company's long-term debt.

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Employee Benefit Plans (Components Of Net Periodic Pension Plan) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Employee Benefit Plans
Interest cost	$ 1,560	$ 1,858	$ 3,260	$ 3,657
Expected return on plan assets	(1,906)	(1,660)	(4,006)	(3,460)
Net amortization of losses and prior service costs	548	771	1,127	1,313
Net periodic pension expense	$ 202	$ 969	$ 381	$ 1,510

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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Employee Benefit Plans

Components Of Net Periodic Pension Plan Expense

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 30,		July 31,		July 30,		July 31,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Interest cost	$	1,560	$	1,858	$	3,260	$	3,657
Expected return on plan assets		(1,906)		(1,660)		(4,006)		(3,460)
Net amortization of losses and prior service costs		548		771		1,127		1,313
Net periodic pension expense	$	202	$	969	$	381	$	1,510

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jan. 29, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 293,977	$ 161,442	$ 197,866
Merchandise inventories	689,223	670,933	671,383
Other current assets	83,492	96,747	105,404
Deferred income taxes, net	66,434	44,215	86,116
Total current assets	1,133,126	973,337	1,060,769
Property and equipment, net	872,372	920,490	890,364
Deferred income taxes, net	161,070	223,786	163,408
Other assets	28,583	28,982	28,559
TOTAL ASSETS	2,195,151	2,146,595	2,143,100
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trade accounts payable	143,593	116,924	88,378
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	220,078	252,658	246,031
Current portion of long-term debt	148,464	28,738	147,498
Total current liabilities	512,135	398,320	481,907
Long-term debt	364,132	497,616	359,250
Other long-term liabilities	138,050	188,744	138,378
Total liabilities	1,014,317	1,084,680	979,535
Commitments and contingencies	-	-	-
Shareholders' equity	1,180,834	1,061,915	1,163,565
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 2,195,151	$ 2,146,595	$ 2,143,100

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Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended							3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011 Common Stock [Member]	Jul. 30, 2011 Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Jul. 30, 2011 Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Jul. 30, 2011 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Jan. 29, 2011 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Jul. 30, 2011 Saks Incorporated [Member]	Jul. 31, 2010 Saks Incorporated [Member]	Jul. 30, 2011 Saks Incorporated [Member]	Jul. 31, 2010 Saks Incorporated [Member]
Balance, shares at January 29, 2011					162,899
Balance at January 29, 2011			$ 1,163,565		$ 16,290	$ 1,318,862	$ (125,496)	$ (46,091)	$ (46,091)			$ 1,163,565
Net income (loss)	(8,369)	(32,234)	20,040	(13,449)			20,040			(8,369)	(32,234)	20,040	(13,449)
Issuance of common stock, shares					174
Issuance of common stock			460		17	443
Net activity under stock compensation plans, shares					717
Net activity under stock compensation plans					72	(72)
Shares withheld for employee taxes, shares					(324)
Shares withheld for employee taxes			(3,820)		(32)	(3,788)
Income tax effect of stock compensation plans			(31)			(31)
Stock-based compensation	3,992	3,936	8,152	8,939		8,152
Deferred tax adjustment related to convertible notes			(7,532)			(7,532)
Balance, shares at July 30, 2011					163,466
Balance at July 30, 2011	$ 1,180,834	$ 1,061,915	$ 1,180,834	$ 1,061,915	$ 16,347	$ 1,316,034	$ (105,456)	$ (46,091)	$ (46,091)	$ 1,180,834	$ 1,061,915	$ 1,180,834	$ 1,061,915

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Stock-based compensation	$ 3,992	$ 3,936	$ 8,152	$ 8,939
Stock Options [Member]
Vesting period			four years
Stock Options [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Contractual term (years)			seven years
Stock Options [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Contractual term (years)			ten years
Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Vesting period			three years
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Vesting period			five years