Income Statement [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] 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 Depreciation and Amortization Total Impairment And Other Charges Impairment and other charges Total impairment charges It represents the total amount of write-downs of assets recognized and includes other charges. Interest Expense Interest expense, net Other Nonoperating Income Other income Other income Costs And Expenses Costs and Expenses, Total Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest And Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Income before income taxes Income Tax Expense Benefit Income tax expense Total income tax provision Net Income Loss Net income Net income Earnings Per Share Basic Basic earnings per share Basic earnings per share: Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Weighted-average shares outstanding Weighted-average common shares outstanding Weighted-average common shares outstanding Earnings Per Share Diluted Diluted earnings per share Diluted earnings per share: Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Weighted-average shares outstanding, assuming dilution Weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Other comprehensive income, net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Translation adjustment arising during the period, net of income tax Translation adjustment, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Cash flow hedges: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Net Of Tax Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax Change in cash flow hedges, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Pension and postretirement adjustments: Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period And Foreign Currency Fluctuations Net Of Tax Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost and foreign currency fluctuations arising during the year, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $2, $1, and ($11) million, respectively Amount after tax of (increase) decrease in the value of the projected benefit obligation related to a change in an actuarial assumption and increase (decrease) in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed, that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit (cost) credit and foreign currency fluctuations net of tax. Other Comprehensive Income Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Available for sale securities: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Net Of Tax Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities Unrealized gain on available-for-securities, with no tax expense Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Tax Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost and foreign currency fluctuations arising during the year, net of income tax expense benefit Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets Current [Abstract] Current assets Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year Short Term Investments Short-term investments Inventory Net Merchandise inventories Total merchandise inventories Other Assets Current Other current assets Other current assets Assets Current Assets, Current, Total Property Plant And Equipment Net Property and equipment, net Long-lived assets Deferred Tax Assets Net Noncurrent Deferred taxes Goodwill Goodwill Goodwill Beginning Balance Goodwill Ending Balance Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Other Assets Noncurrent Other assets Other assets Assets Total 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 Accrued and other liabilities Capital Lease Obligations, Current Current portion of capital lease obligations Less: current portion of obligations under capital leases Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Total Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases Other Liabilities Noncurrent Other liabilities Other liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Stockholders Equity Shareholders' equity Beginning Balance Ending Balance Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Liabilities and Equity, Total Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Statement Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Including Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital & Common Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Shares Outstanding Beginning Balance (in shares) Ending Balance (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Shares Restricted Stock Award Gross Restricted stock issued Stock Issued During Period Shares Share Based Compensation Issued under director and stock plans (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Value Share Based Compensation Issued under director and stock plans Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value Share-based compensation expense Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital Income Tax Effect From Share Based Compensation Net Total tax benefit from exercise of options Stock Issued During Period Value Restricted Stock Award Forfeitures Forfeitures of restricted stock Stock Issued During Period Shares Restricted Stock Award Forfeited Forfeitures of restricted stock (in shares) Shares Paid For Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations (in shares) Adjustments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations Stock Reacquired During Period Stock Option Swaps Value Acquired in exchange of stock options Stock Reacquired During Period Stock Option Swaps, Value Stock Reacquired During Period Stock Option Swaps Shares Acquired in exchange of stock options (in shares) Stock Reacquired During Period Stock Option Swaps, Shares Treasury Stock Shares Acquired Share repurchases (in shares) Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method Share repurchases Stock Issued During Period Shares Treasury Stock Reissued Reissued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Value Treasury Stock Reissued Reissued under employee stock purchase plan Dividends Common Stock Cash Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.80, $0.72, $0.66 per share in 2013,2012 and 2011 respectively) Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared Cash dividends declared on common stock, per share Statement 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 Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Deferred tax provision Total deferred tax provision Pension Contributions Qualified pension plan contributions Excess Tax Benefit From Share Based Compensation Operating Activities Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation 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 Increase Decrease In Income Taxes Payable Net Of Income Taxes Receivable Income tax receivables and payables 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 Gain Loss On Contract Termination Gain from lease terminations Lease termination gains related to sales of leasehold interests Proceeds From Insurance Settlement Investing Activities Gain from insurance recoveries Payments To Acquire Short Term Investments Purchases of short-term investments Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Short-term Investments, Total Sales and maturities of short-term investments Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total Purchase of business, net of cash acquired Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] From Financing Activities Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Reduction in long-term debt and obligations under capital leases Payments Of Dividends Common Stock Dividends paid on common stock Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Issuance of common stock Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock Purchase of treasury shares Proceeds From Sale Of Treasury Stock Treasury stock reissued under employee stock plan Excess Tax Benefit From Share Based Compensation Financing Activities Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash And Cash Equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash Paid During the Year: Interest Paid Interest Income Taxes Paid Income taxes Disclosure Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Additional Information [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range [Axis] Exercise Price Range [Axis] Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Domain] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Employee Stock Option [Member] Stock Option Plans Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Revenue Recognition Gift Cards Breakage Gift card breakage income Amortization Period For Catalog Costs Catalog Costs, amortization period Amortization Period for Catalog Costs Prepaid Catalog Costs Prepaid catalog cost Prepaid Catalog Costs Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount Potential common shares excluded from calculation of diluted earning per share Contingently Issuable Shares Excluded From Diluted Earnings Per Share Contingently issuable shares excluded from diluted earnings per share Additional shares excluded from calculation of diluted eps as vesting conditions have not been satisfied. Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash equivalents Available For Sale Securities Available-for-sale securities Auction Rate Securities Noncurrent Auction rate security Available-for-sale securities, auction rate security Capitalized Computer Software Net Capitalized software, net of accumulated amortization Self Insurance Reserve Self-insured liabilities total Disclosure Advertising Costs Included As Component Of Selling General And Administrative Expenses [Abstract] Disclosure - Advertising Costs Included as Component of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Abstract] Disclosure Catalog Costs Included As Component Of Selling General And Administrative Expenses [Abstract] Disclosure - Catalog Costs Included as Component of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Abstract] Component Of Other Operating Costs And Expenses [Table] Table of each detailed component of other operating costs and expenses that are applicable to sales and revenues, but not included in the cost of sales in the Income Statement. Disclosure Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Disclosure Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Table] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Table] Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Table] Pro Forma Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Diluted Dilutive effect of potential common shares Disclosure Estimated Useful Lives [Abstract] Disclosure - Estimated Useful Lives [Abstract] Property Plant And Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Table] Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Table] Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Table] Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Building [Member] Buildings Buildings Leasehold Improvements [Member] Leasehold improvements Furniture Fixtures And Equipment [Member] Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Member] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum Maximum Minimum [Member] Minimum Property Plant And Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items] Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items] Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items] Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life Estimated useful lives of the assets Disclosure Sales And Division Operating Results For Reportable Segments [Abstract] Disclosure - Sales and Division Operating Results for Reportable Segments [Abstract] Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Statement Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Stores [Member] Athletic Stores Stores [Member] Direct To Consumer [Member] Direct-to-Customers Direct to Consumer [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Operating Income Loss Before Restructuring Charges Credits Operating results before restructuring income Operating Income (Loss) Before Restructuring Charges (Credits) Restructuring Charges Credits Restructuring Charges Credits Restructuring (Charges) Credits Operating Income Loss Before Corporate Costs And Other Division profit Operating Income Loss Before Corporate Costs and Other Corporate Costs And Other Less: Corporate expense Corporate Costs and Other Operating Income Loss Operating profit Operating profit Disclosure Segment Information [Abstract] Disclosure Segment Information [Abstract] Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segments Corporate [Member] Corporate Payments To Acquire Productive Assets From Investing Activities Capital Expenditures Capital expenditures Disclosure Sales And Long Lived Asset Information By Geographic Area [Abstract] Disclosure - Sales and Long-Lived Asset Information by Geographic Area [Abstract] Statement Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] U S United States International [Member] International International [Member] Disclosure Segment Information Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure Segment Information Additional Information [Abstract] I T ITALY GERMANY GERMANY C A Canada Percentage Of International Sales Percentage of Sales Percentage of International Sales Disclosure Impairment Charges [Abstract] Disclosure - Impairment Charges [Abstract] Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Lease closure costs CCS store closure costs CCS store closure costs Lease termination and other costs incurred in connection with the closure of CCS stores. Impairment Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Impairment of intangible assets Impairment charges excluding goodwill Loss recognized,assets Impairment Of Long Lived Assets Held For Use Impairment of long-lived assets Disclosure Impairment Charges Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Impairment Charges - Additional Information [Abstract] Impairment Of Assets [Table] Impairment Of Assets [Table] Impairment Of Assets [Table] Impairment Of Long Lived Assets To Be Disposed Of Impairment of long-lived assets Impairment of assets Disclosure Other Income Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Other Income - Additional Information [Abstract] Insurance Recoveries Gain from insurance recoveries Disclosure Merchandise Inventories [Abstract] Disclosure - Merchandise Inventories [Abstract] Inventory Disclosure [Table] Inventory Disclosure [Table] Inventory Disclosure [Table] Inventory Disclosure [Line Items] Inventory Disclosure [Line Items] Inventory Disclosure [Line Items] L I F O Inventory Amount LIFO inventories F I F O Inventory Amount FIFO inventories Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract] Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Table] Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table] Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table] Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items] Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items] Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items] Receivables Net Current Net receivables