Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation (Policies)	May 05, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recently issued accounting pronouncements	Recently issued accounting pronouncements In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, Leases, which requires that any lease arrangements longer than twelve months result in an entity recognizing an asset and liability on its balance sheet. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The provisions of this new guidance are to be applied using a modified retrospective approach, with elective reliefs. The Company is currently evaluating the guidance and its impact on our consolidated financial statements and the related internal controls over financial reporting. The Company expects the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated balance sheet for recognition of lease-related assets and liabilities. We will adopt the ASU beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash. ASU 2016-18 requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period among the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. ASU 2016-18 is effective for public companies for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017. There was no adjustment to prior year financial statements as the Company had no restricted cash in prior years. In the current year, the Company included $1.7 million of restricted cash in cash and cash equivalents within the statement of cash flows related to cash held in escrow in conjunction with the sale-leaseback transaction that occurred during the fiscal period ended May 5, 2018. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Company adopted ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and all the related amendments (“new revenue standard”) on February 4, 2018 using the modified retrospective method for all contracts. The additional disclosures required by the ASU have been included in Note 6 Revenue. Results for reporting periods beginning February 4, 2018 reflect the application of ASC 606, while the results for prior reporting periods were prepared under the guidance of ASC 605, Revenue Recognition (“previous guidance”). We recorded a net increase to opening equity of $2.0 million as of February 4, 2018 due to the cumulative impact of adopting the new standard, with the impact primarily related to the recognition of gift card breakage.
Revenue	Gift card revenue The Company sells gift cards to customers which can be redeemed for merchandise within our brick and mortar and e-commerce sales channels. Gift cards are recorded as deferred revenue when issued and are subsequently recorded as revenue upon redemption. The Company estimates breakage related to gift cards when the likelihood of redemption is remote. This estimate utilizes historical trends based on the vintage of the gift card. Breakage on gift cards is recorded as revenue in proportion to the rate of gift card redemptions by vintage. This represents a change in the methodology used to estimate breakage as we have historically recognized breakage for the portion of the gift card balances that remained outstanding following 36 months of issuance. The Company records revenue associated with royalties received for purchases made using the PLCC. Royalty revenue is recognized based on the total amount to which we have a right to invoice in accordance with the practical expedient included in ASC 606-10-55-18. Therefore, royalty revenue is recognized in the period in which the related purchases are recognized. The Company receives a performance bonus based on the total amount of new accounts that are opened during the year. We have determined that this is a form of variable consideration. Variable consideration is recorded if, in the Company’s judgment, it is probable that a significant future reversal of revenue under the contract will not occur. Revenue Merchandise sales We sell merchandise through our brick and mortar and e-commerce sales channels. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised merchandise is transferred to our customers. Within our brick and mortar sales channel, control is transferred at the point of sale. Within our e-commerce sales channel, control is transferred upon delivery of the merchandise to our customers. Shipping revenues associated with the e-commerce channel are recognized upon the completion of the delivery. The revenue recorded reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for our merchandise. The Company has elected, as an accounting policy, to exclude from the transaction price all taxes assessed by governmental authorities imposed on merchandise sales. Right of return As part of our merchandise sales, we offer customers a right of return on merchandise that lapses based on the original purchase date. The Company estimates the amount of sales that may be returned by our customers and record this estimate as a reduction of revenue in the period in which the related revenues are recognized. We utilize historical and industry data to estimate the total return liability. Conversely, the reduction in revenue results in a corresponding reduction in merchandise, buying and occupancy costs which results in a contract asset for the anticipated merchandise returned. Friendship rewards program The Company established the Friendship Rewards program as a loyalty program where customers earn points towards future discount certificates based on their purchase activity. We have identified the additional benefits received from this program as a separate performance obligation within a sales contract in the form of the discount certificates earned by customers. Accordingly, we assess any incremental discounts issued to our customers through the program and allocate a portion of the transaction price associated with merchandise sales from loyalty program members to the future discounts earned. The transaction price allocated to future discounts is recorded as deferred revenue until the discounts are used or forfeited. In addition, the Company estimates breakage on the points earned within the program that will not be used by customers for future discounts. The Company estimates breakage based on the historical redemption rate and considers industry trends. Breakage is recorded as a reduction to the deferred revenue associated with the program. Private label credit card The Company offers a private label credit card (PLCC) which bears the Christopher and Banks brand names offered under an agreement with Comenity Bank. Pursuant to this agreement, there are several obligations on behalf of Comenity Bank that impact the recording of revenue. As part of the agreement, the Company received a signing bonus. We have determined that the benefits associated with signing the agreement are recognized over time throughout its term. This is a faithful depiction of the transfer of services as the customer receives and consumes the benefits by obtaining and having the ability to use financing through Comenity Bank for purchases within our brick and mortar and e-commerce sales channels throughout the agreement's term.