Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Sep. 05, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	VALUEVISION MEDIA INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000870826
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Aug. 02, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		55,289,993
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 240,622,224