Nature of Operations	12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS Saks Incorporated, a Tennessee corporation first incorporated in 1919, and its subsidiaries (collectively “we,” “our,” and “us”) consist of Saks Fifth Avenue (“SFA”) stores and SFA's e-commerce operations (“Saks Direct”) as well as Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH (“OFF 5TH”) stores. We are an omni-channel luxury retailer offering a wide assortment of distinctive fashion apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, and gifts. SFA stores are primarily free-standing stores in premier shopping destinations or anchor stores in upscale regional malls. Customers may also purchase SFA products online at saks.com or by catalog. OFF 5TH is a luxury off-price retailer. OFF 5TH stores are primarily located in upscale mixed-use and off-price centers and offer luxury apparel, shoes, and accessories, targeting the value-conscious customer. As of February 2, 2013, we operated 43 SFA stores with a total of 5,326 square feet and 65 OFF 5TH stores with a total of 1,879 square feet. As of January 31, 2009, we discontinued the operations of our Club Libby Lu (“CLL”) business, which consisted of 98 leased, mall-based specialty stores, targeting girls aged 4-12 years old. Discontinued operations include nominal income for 2010 from residual CLL store closing activities.

Nature of Operations

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Saks Incorporated, a Tennessee corporation first incorporated in 1919, and its subsidiaries (collectively “we,” “our,” and “us”) consist of Saks Fifth Avenue (“SFA”) stores and SFA's e-commerce operations (“Saks Direct”) as well as Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH (“OFF 5TH”) stores.

We are an omni-channel luxury retailer offering a wide assortment of distinctive fashion apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, and gifts. SFA stores are primarily free-standing stores in premier shopping destinations or anchor stores in upscale regional malls. Customers may also purchase SFA products online at saks.com or by catalog. OFF 5TH is a luxury off-price retailer. OFF 5TH stores are primarily located in upscale mixed-use and off-price centers and offer luxury apparel, shoes, and accessories, targeting the value-conscious customer. As of February 2, 2013, we operated 43 SFA stores with a total of 5,326 square feet and 65 OFF 5TH stores with a total of 1,879 square feet.

As of January 31, 2009, we discontinued the operations of our Club Libby Lu (“CLL”) business, which consisted of 98 leased, mall-based specialty stores, targeting girls aged 4-12 years old. Discontinued operations include nominal income for 2010 from residual CLL store closing activities.