Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 887,936
Adjustments to purchase price allocation of acquired businesses	3,062
Translation adjustment	(7)
Balance at the end of the period	890,991
Retail Segment
Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	861,180
Adjustments to purchase price allocation of acquired businesses	3,062
Translation adjustment	(608)
Balance at the end of the period	863,634
Retail Segment | Jos. A. Bank
Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the end of the period	769,000
Corporate Apparel Segment
Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	26,756
Translation adjustment	601
Balance at the end of the period	$ 27,357