Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014 Segment
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Number of business segments	1
Number of reportable segments	2
Approximate percentage of first quarter sales to annual sales	Slightly exceeding 20%
Approximate percentage of second quarter sales to annual sales	Approximating 20%
Approximate percentage of third quarter sales to annual sales	Approximating 20%
Approximate percentage of fourth quarter sales to annual sales	40.00%
Vehicles
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, estimated useful life	4 years
Zale Corporation
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	2
Revenue from sale over deferred period	10 years
Minimum
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Approximate percentage of operating income in fourth quarter	45.00%
Maximum
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Approximate percentage of operating income in fourth quarter	55.00%
Sterling Jewelers
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Revenue from sale over deferred period	14 years
Revenue recognized in relation to cost incurred	45.00%
Revenue recognized in relation to the costs expected to be incurred, period	2 years
Sterling Jewelers | Minimum
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Approximate percentage of operating income in fourth quarter	40.00%
Sterling Jewelers | Maximum
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Approximate percentage of operating income in fourth quarter	45.00%
Zale Jewelry
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Revenue from sale over deferred period	10 years
Optional theft protection period	2 years
Zale Jewelry | Theft Protection
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Revenue recognized in relation to the costs expected to be incurred, period	2 years
Zale Jewelry | Watch Warranty
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Warranty period	2 years
Zale Jewelry | Breakage Warranty
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Warranty period	1 year
Zale Jewelry | Zale Corporation | National
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Number of brands	3
Zale Jewelry | Zale Corporation | Regional
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Number of brands	2
Piercing Pagoda | Breakage Warranty
Principal Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation [Line Items]
Warranty period	1 year