Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
May 03, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include bank deposit accounts, money market accounts and other highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. At May 3, 2014, substantially all of the cash and cash equivalents were invested in U.S. Treasury bills with original maturities of 90 days or less and overnight federally-sponsored agency notes (notes issued by the Federal Home Loan Banks). Short-term Investments - Short-term investments consist of investments in securities with remaining maturities of less than one year, excluding investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. At May 3, 2014, we had no short-term investments. Inventories - We record inventory at the lower of cost or market (“LCM”). Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. We capitalize into inventory certain sourcing, warehousing and freight delivery costs associated with shipping our merchandise to the point of sale. We periodically review quantities of inventories on hand and compare these amounts to the expected sales of each product. We record a charge to cost of goods sold for the amount required to reduce the carrying value of inventory to estimated net realizable value. Landlord Contributions - We typically receive reimbursement from landlords for a portion of the cost of leasehold improvements for new stores and, occasionally, for renovations and relocations. These landlord contributions are initially accounted for as an increase to Deferred rent and as an increase to Prepaid expenses and other current assets when the related store is opened. When collected, we record cash and reduce the prepaid expenses and other current assets account. The collection of landlord contributions is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as an operating activity. The deferred rent is amortized over the lease term in a manner that is consistent with our policy to straight-line rent expense over the term of the lease. The amortization is recorded as a reduction to sales and marketing expense, which is consistent with the classification of lease expense. Gift Cards and Certificates - We sell gift cards and gift certificates to individuals and companies. Our incentive gift certificates are used by various companies as a reward for achievement for their employees. We also redeem proprietary gift cards and gift certificates marketed by third-party premium/incentive companies. We record a liability (within "Accrued expenses") when a gift card/certificate is purchased. As the gift card/certificate is redeemed, we reduce the liability and record revenue. Substantially all of our gift cards/certificates do not have expiration dates and they are all subject to state escheatment laws. Based on historical experience, gift cards/certificates redemptions after the escheatment due date are remote and we recognize any income (also referred to as “breakage”) on these unredeemed gift cards/certificates on a specific identification basis on the escheatment due date. Tuxedo Rental Products - Revenues from tuxedo rental products are recognized on a gross basis upon delivery of rental products to customers. When a customer orders a tuxedo rental from us, we place an order with a national distributor who delivers the product to our stores, typically within several days prior to the intended use. The national distributor owns the rental product and charges the Company a rental cost for each rental and delivery which is recorded to Cost of goods sold. Equity Compensation -We account for our equity awards in accordance with FASB ASC 718, “Share-Based Payment” (“ASC 718”), which requires the compensation cost resulting from all share-based awards to be recognized in the financial statements. The amount of compensation is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the awards and is recognized over the vesting period of the awards. The vesting of awards to both the officers and directors is subject to service conditions being met, currently ranging from one to three years. Additionally, the vesting of awards to officers is subject to performance conditions being met in the fiscal year that the awards are granted such as, among other things, the attainment of certain annual earnings and performance goals. For these officer awards, we estimate the probability that such goals will be attained based on results-to-date at each interim quarter-end and record compensation cost to "General and administrative expense" for these awards based on the awards projected to vest. For the officers awards granted on April 2, 2014 (the "2014 Awards"), if the Merger (hereafter defined) occurs prior to the end of fiscal year 2014, the Merger Agreement (hereafter defined) provides that the number of shares earned and payable on the closing of the Merger for these awards will be calculated assuming maximum performance with respect to all performance goals and then pro-rated for the number of days elapsed in the performance period at the time of the Merger. Share-based compensation expense recognized for the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 related to equity awards issued under the Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (“Equity Incentive Plan”) was approximately $0.7 million, and the tax benefit recognized related to this compensation was approximately $0.3 million. As the Merger is anticipated to occur prior to the end of fiscal year 2014, the expense recognized for fiscal year 2014 is reflective of the portion of the 2014 Awards expected to be earned based on the estimated time of the Merger. Share based compensation expense for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 was approximately $0.5 million and the tax benefit recognized related to this compensation was approximately $0.2 million. Recently Proposed Amendments to Accounting Standards - In May 2013, the FASB issued an updated exposure draft, “Leases” (the “Exposure Draft”), which would replace the existing guidance in ASC 840, “Leases.” Under the Exposure Draft, a lessee's rights and obligations under all leases, including existing and new arrangements, would be recognized as assets and liabilities, respectively, on the balance sheet. A final standard is expected to be issued in 2014 and is expected to be effective no earlier than our fiscal year 2017 annual reporting period. If this lease guidance becomes effective on the terms currently proposed by FASB, it will likely have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. However, as the standard-setting process is still ongoing, we are unable to determine at this time the impact this proposed change in accounting may have on our consolidated financial statements.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include bank deposit accounts, money market accounts and other highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. At May 3, 2014, substantially all of the cash and cash equivalents were invested in U.S. Treasury bills with original maturities of 90 days or less and overnight federally-sponsored agency notes (notes issued by the Federal Home Loan Banks).

Short-term Investments - Short-term investments consist of investments in securities with remaining maturities of less than one year, excluding investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. At May 3, 2014, we had no short-term investments.

Inventories - We record inventory at the lower of cost or market (“LCM”). Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. We capitalize into inventory certain sourcing, warehousing and freight delivery costs associated with shipping our merchandise to the point of sale. We periodically review quantities of inventories on hand and compare these amounts to the expected sales of each product. We record a charge to cost of goods sold for the amount required to reduce the carrying value of inventory to estimated net realizable value.

Landlord Contributions - We typically receive reimbursement from landlords for a portion of the cost of leasehold improvements for new stores and, occasionally, for renovations and relocations. These landlord contributions are initially accounted for as an increase to Deferred rent and as an increase to Prepaid expenses and other current assets when the related store is opened. When collected, we record cash and reduce the prepaid expenses and other current assets account. The collection of landlord contributions is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as an operating activity. The deferred rent is amortized over the lease term in a manner that is consistent with our policy to straight-line rent expense over the term of the lease. The amortization is recorded as a reduction to sales and marketing expense, which is consistent with the classification of lease expense.

Gift Cards and Certificates - We sell gift cards and gift certificates to individuals and companies. Our incentive gift certificates are used by various companies as a reward for achievement for their employees. We also redeem proprietary gift cards and gift certificates marketed by third-party premium/incentive companies. We record a liability (within "Accrued expenses") when a gift card/certificate is purchased. As the gift card/certificate is redeemed, we reduce the liability and record revenue. Substantially all of our gift cards/certificates do not have expiration dates and they are all subject to state escheatment laws. Based on historical experience, gift cards/certificates redemptions after the escheatment due date are remote and we recognize any income (also referred to as “breakage”) on these unredeemed gift cards/certificates on a specific identification basis on the escheatment due date.

Tuxedo Rental Products - Revenues from tuxedo rental products are recognized on a gross basis upon delivery of rental products to customers. When a customer orders a tuxedo rental from us, we place an order with a national distributor who delivers the product to our stores, typically within several days prior to the intended use. The national distributor owns the rental product and charges the Company a rental cost for each rental and delivery which is recorded to Cost of goods sold.

Equity Compensation -We account for our equity awards in accordance with FASB ASC 718, “Share-Based Payment” (“ASC 718”), which requires the compensation cost resulting from all share-based awards to be recognized in the financial statements. The amount of compensation is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the awards and is recognized over the vesting period of the awards. The vesting of awards to both the officers and directors is subject to service conditions being met, currently ranging from one to three years. Additionally, the vesting of awards to officers is subject to performance conditions being met in the fiscal year that the awards are granted such as, among other things, the attainment of certain annual earnings and performance goals. For these officer awards, we estimate the probability that such goals will be attained based on results-to-date at each interim quarter-end and record compensation cost to "General and administrative expense" for these awards based on the awards projected to vest. For the officers awards granted on April 2, 2014 (the "2014 Awards"), if the Merger (hereafter defined) occurs prior to the end of fiscal year 2014, the Merger Agreement (hereafter defined) provides that the number of shares earned and payable on the closing of the Merger for these awards will be calculated assuming maximum performance with respect to all performance goals and then pro-rated for the number of days elapsed in the performance period at the time of the Merger. Share-based compensation expense recognized for the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 related to equity awards issued under the Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (“Equity Incentive Plan”) was approximately $0.7 million, and the tax benefit recognized related to this compensation was approximately $0.3 million. As the Merger is anticipated to occur prior to the end of fiscal year 2014, the expense recognized for fiscal year 2014 is reflective of the portion of the 2014 Awards expected to be earned based on the estimated time of the Merger. Share based compensation expense for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 was approximately $0.5 million and the tax benefit recognized related to this compensation was approximately $0.2 million.

Recently Proposed Amendments to Accounting Standards
- In May 2013, the FASB issued an updated exposure draft, “Leases” (the “Exposure Draft”), which would replace the existing guidance in ASC 840, “Leases.” Under the Exposure Draft, a lessee's rights and obligations under all leases, including existing and new arrangements, would be recognized as assets and liabilities, respectively, on the balance sheet. A final standard is expected to be issued in 2014 and is expected to be effective no earlier than our fiscal year 2017 annual reporting period. If this lease guidance becomes effective on the terms currently proposed by FASB, it will likely have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. However, as the standard-setting process is still ongoing, we are unable to determine at this time the impact this proposed change in accounting may have on our consolidated financial statements.