Impairment and Other Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Charges recorded in connection with CCS-
Impairment of intangible assets	$ 2fl_CcsImpairmentOfIntangibleAssets	$ 0fl_CcsImpairmentOfIntangibleAssets	$ 7fl_CcsImpairmentOfIntangibleAssets
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	0	5
CCS store closure costs	0fl_LeaseClosureCosts	2fl_LeaseClosureCosts	0fl_LeaseClosureCosts
Total CCS charges	2fl_TotalCcsImpairmentAndOtherCharges	2fl_TotalCcsImpairmentAndOtherCharges	12fl_TotalCcsImpairmentAndOtherCharges
Other intangible asset impairments	2us-gaap_OtherAssetImpairmentCharges	0us-gaap_OtherAssetImpairmentCharges	0us-gaap_OtherAssetImpairmentCharges
Total impairment and other charges	$ 4fl_ImpairmentAndOtherChargesTotal	$ 2fl_ImpairmentAndOtherChargesTotal	$ 12fl_ImpairmentAndOtherChargesTotal

The amount of impairment resulting from the write down of carrying amount of an intangible assets.

No definition available.

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- Definition

Amount of impairment and other charges total due to reallocation of expense to operating divisions.

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- Definition

Lease termination and other costs incurred in connection with the closure of CCS stores.

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- Definition

Amount of total ccs impairment and other charges.

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- Definition

The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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-Publisher FASB

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-Glossary Impairment

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- Definition

The charge against earnings resulting from the write down of long lived assets other than goodwill due to the difference between the carrying value and lower fair value.

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