Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Document Type Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets Current [Abstract] Current assets Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Inventory Net Merchandise inventories Other Assets Current Other current assets Assets Current Assets, current, total Property Plant And Equipment Net Property and equipment, net Deferred Tax Assets Net Noncurrent Deferred taxes Goodwill Goodwill Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Other Assets Noncurrent Other assets Assets Total assets Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liabilities Current [Abstract] Current liabilities Accounts Payable Current Accounts payable Other Liabilities Current Accrued and other liabilities Capital Lease Obligations, Current Current portion of capital lease obligations Liabilities Current Liabilities, current, total Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Total Other Liabilities Noncurrent Other liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Shareholders' equity Common stock and paid-in capital: XXX,XXX,XXX; 173,333,777 and 173,397,913 shares outstanding, respectively Common stock and paid-in capital: 133,336,171; 132,616,087 and 174,687,964 shares outstanding, respectively Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Ending Balance Beginning Balance Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, total Treasury Stock, Value Less: Treasury stock at cost: 10,730,582; 1,120,466 and 42,326,538 shares, respectively Stockholders Equity Total shareholders’ equity Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Liabilities and equity, total Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, Shares Outstanding, Issued, Total Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury Stock, Shares CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract] Sales Revenue Net Sales Cost Of Goods And Services Sold Cost of sales Selling General And Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative expenses Depreciation And Amortization Depreciation and amortization The amount of litigation and other non-operating charges recognized during the period. Litigation and other charges Operating Income Loss Income from operations Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Interest (income) / expense, net Other Nonoperating Income Other income Other income Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest And Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Income before income taxes Income before income taxes Income Tax Expense Benefit Income tax expense Net Income Loss Net income Net income Net Income Basic earnings per share (in dollars per shares) Earnings Per Share Basic Basic earnings per share Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Weighted-average common shares outstanding Weighted-average shares outstanding Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share Diluted Diluted earnings per share Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Weighted-average shares outstanding, assuming dilution Weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution CONDENSED 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Of Tax Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Pension and postretirement adjustments: Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Net of Tax Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss and prior service cost included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $1, $1, $3 and $3 million, respectively, and foreign currency fluctuations Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Comprehensive income Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Tax Income tax expense on amortization of net acturial gain/loss and prior service cost CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract] Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] From operating activities Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Asset Impairment Charges Non-cash impairment charges Share Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense Total share-based compensation expense Pension Contributions Qualified pension plan contributions Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Change in assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Inventories Merchandise inventories Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase Decrease In Accrued Liabilities And Other Operating Liabilities Accrued and other liabilities Litigation charges Pension litigation charge Pension litigation accrual Increase Decrease In Other Operating Capital Net Other, net Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] From investing activities Payments To Acquire Productive Assets Capital expenditures Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] From financing activities Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock Purchase of treasury shares Payments Of Dividends Common Stock Dividends paid on common stock Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds From Sale Of Treasury Stock Treasury stock reissued under employee stock plan Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Shares of common stock repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations Shares of common stock repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Payment of revolving credit agreement costs Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid during the period: Interest Paid Interest Income Taxes Paid Income taxes Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Segment Information [Abstract] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Litigation and Other Charges [Abstract] Litigation and Other Charges [Text Block] Litigation 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Schedule of Reorganization Accrual Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill Tabular disclosure of the components of finite-lived intangible assets and intangible assets not subject to amortization. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount, accumulated amortization, and the net amount. Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table Text Block] Components of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Amortization Expense Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Estimated Future Expected Amortization Expense for Finite Life Intangible Assets Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Tabular disclosure of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income. Schedule Of Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Schedule Of Derivative Instruments In Statement Of Financial Position Fair Value [Text Block] Fair Value of Derivative Contracts on Gross Basis, by Type of Contract Schedule Of Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Table [Text Block] Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Debt Instruments Table [Text Block] Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Long-Term Debt Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block] Basic and Diluted Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Schedule Of Net Benefit Costs Table [Text Block] Net Benefit Expense (Income) Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Total Compensation Expense and the Related Tax Benefits Recognized Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Stock Options Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block] Assumptions used to Compute Share-Based Compensation Expense Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity Table [Text Block] Options Granted under Stock Option Plans Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Grant Date Intrinsic Value Table [Text Block] Total Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised Intrinsic Value of Options outstanding, exercisable vested and expected to vest. Intrinsic Value Of Options Outstanding And Exercisable Tabl [Text Block] Aggregate Intrinsic Value for Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range [Text Block] Information about Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable Schedule Of Sharebased Compensation Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units Activity Table [Text Block] Restricted Share and Unit Activity Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Member] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Addition to assets and liabilities from Accounting Standards Updates. 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Reorganization costs Amounts charged to expense Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Impairment of assets Impairment of long-lived assets Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segments [Member] Direct to Customer [Member] Direct To Customer [Member] Direct-to-Customers [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Operating Income (Loss) Before Restructuring Charges (Credits) Operating Income Loss Before Restructuring Charges Credits Operating results before restructuring income Operating Income Loss Before Corporate Costs and Other Operating Income Loss Before Corporate Costs And Other Division profit The charges against earnings recorded by the Company during the period related to pension litigation and reorganization. Pension Litigation And Reorganization Charges Less: Pension litigation and reorganization charges Corporate Costs and Other Corporate Costs And Other Less: Corporate expense Number of associates with severance and benefit continuation costs. Associates With Severance Benefits Number of associates with severance and benefit continuation costs Amount of impairment and litigation charges. Litigation, impairment and other charges Total litigation and other charges Reorganizations [Abstract] Severance and benefit continuation costs associated with the Company's reorganization. Severance Related Costs [Axis] Reorganization costs Reorganization [Domain] Reorganization [Domain] Other reorganization related charges Other Reorganization Related Charges [Member] Other Related Charges [Member] Severance and Benefit Costs [Member] Severance And Benefit Costs [Member] Severance and Benefit Costs [Member] The balance of the reorganization accrual recorded by the Company as of period end. Reorganization accrual Ending balance Beginning balance Payments to Employees Cash payments Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Table] Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] Number of Stores Number of stores Number of stores expected to reopen in the period Number of stores expected to reopen in the period Number of stores expected to reopen in the period Loss from Catastrophes Loss from hurricanes Charge against earnings related to property damages and other costs. Property Damages and Other Costs Property damages and other costs Charge against earnings for inventory write offs associated with damage from hurricanes. Inventory Write Off Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Restricted cash included in other current assets Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent Restricted cash included in other non-current assets Schedule Of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Lease Acquisition Costs Additions of intangible assets of new leases Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Weighted-average amortization period Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table] Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Runners Point Group [Member] Runners Point Group [Member] Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis] Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Lease Agreements [Member] Lease Acquisition Costs [Member] Trademarks And Trade Names [Member] Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] Favorable Leases and Other [Member] Favorable Leases And Other [Member] Favorable Leases [Member] Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross Amortized intangible assets, Gross value Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort. Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net Amortized intangible assets, Net value Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Indefinite life intangible assets, Net Value Amortization Of Intangible Assets Amortization expense Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Remainder of 2017 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Next Twelve Months 2018 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two 2019 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three 2020 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four 2021 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five 2022 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cumulative Changes In Net Gain Loss From Cash Flow Hedges Effect Net Of Tax Cash flow hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Defined Benefit Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Net Of Tax Unrecognized pension cost and postretirement benefit Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Net Of Tax Unrealized loss on available-for-sale security Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member] Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Designated Or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Items Related to Pension and Postretirement Benefits [Member] Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain Loss [Member] Unrealized Loss on Available-For-Sale Security [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax OCI before reclassification Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Reclassified from AOCI Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total Other comprehensive income This table represents reclassification adjustment out of accumulated other comprehensive income. 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Increase Decrease In Fair Value Of Hedge Positions Increase (decrease) in fair value of hedge positions Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value Fair value of derivative hedging assets Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability At Fair Value Fair value of derivative hedging liability Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member] Level 1 [Member] Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member] Level 2 [Member] Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member] Level 3 [Member] Fair Value By Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Asset Class [Axis] Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset Class [Domain] Asset Class [Domain] Availableforsale Securities [Member] Available-for-sale Securities [Member] Derivative Financial Instruments Assets [Member] Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Liability Class [Domain] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities [Member] Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Assets Fair Value Disclosure Assets measured at fair value on recurring basis Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis Long Term Debt Noncurrent Long-term debt, Carrying value Long Term Debt Fair Value Long-term debt, Fair value Additional shares excluded from calculation of diluted eps as vesting conditions have not been satisfied. Contingently Issuable Shares Excluded From Diluted Earnings Per Share Contingently issuable shares excluded from diluted earnings per share Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Pro Forma Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Diluted Dilutive effect of potential common shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount Anti-dilutive share-based awards excluded from diluted calculation Domestic Plan [Member] U.S. Qualified Pension Plan [Member] Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions Employer's contribution Defined Benefit Plan Service Cost Service cost Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan Expected Return On Plan Assets Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Gains Losses Amortization of net loss (gain) Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net benefit expense (income) Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Names [Axis] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Names [Axis] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plans Name [Domain] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plans Name [Domain] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plans Name [Domain] Unvested Options [Member] Unvested Options [Member] Nonvested Stock Options [Member] Award Type [Axis] Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Employee Stock Option [Member] Stock Option Plans [Member] Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member] Restricted Stock and Units [Member] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Fair value of options vested Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit Realized From Exercise Of Stock Options Tax benefit realized from options exercised Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition 1 Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options, weighted-average period expected to be recognized Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, non-option equity instruments, outstanding, number Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Total Fair Value Fair value of awards Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Rights Awards vesting period description Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Allocated share-based compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Tax benefit recognized Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Share Based Compenstion Stock Option Plans [Member]. 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Avg. remaining contractual life (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested, Ending Balance Nonvested, Beginning Balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Expired or cancelled Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case Type [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Osberg v. Foot Locker, Inc Osberg Verse Foot Locker Inc [Member] Osberg V. Foot Locker, Inc [Member] Loss contingency, range of possible loss The amount of loss after tax pertaining to the specified contingency that was charged against earnings in the period, including the effects of revisions in previously reported estimates. Loss contingency loss in period after tax Estimated Litigation Liability, Noncurrent Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type Of Adoption [Member] Type of Adoption [Domain] Accounting Standards Update201602 [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2016 02 [Member] Accounting Standards Update201616 [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2016 16 [Member] Accounting Standards Update201609 [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] Accounting Standards Update201618 [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario Plan [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Axis] Unusual Or Infrequent Item [Domain] Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Domain] Natural Disasters And Other Casualty Events [Member] Natural Disasters and Other Casualty Events [Member] Stores closed due to hurricanes. Stores Closed Due To Hurricanes [Member] Stores Closed Due to Hurricanes [Member] Stores closed in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria. Stores Closed In Puerto Rico [Member] Stores Closed in Puerto Rico [Member] Stores expected to reopen after closures from hurricanes. Stores Expected To Reopen [Member] Stores Expected to Reopen [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other Current Assets [Member] Current Assets [Member] Other Current Liabilities [Member] Current Liabilities [Member] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]