Represents the amount of real estate taxes, insurance, other operating expenses and contingent percentage rent related to the leased asset under the operating lease. Operating Lease Cost Real estate taxes, insurance, other operating expenses and contingent percentage rent included in rent expense Royalty and Advertising Future Minimum Payments due [Abstract] Future minimum royalty and advertising payments Royalty and Advertising Future Minimum Payments due Current Fiscal 2013 Amount of required minimum royalty and advertising payments maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for apparel license and design agreement having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Royalty and Advertising Future Minimum Payments due in Two Years Fiscal 2014 Amount of required minimum royalty and advertising payments maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for apparel license and design agreement having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Thereafter Amount of required minimum royalty and advertising payments maturing after the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for apparel license and design agreement having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Royalty and Advertising Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Amount of required minimum royalty and advertising payments maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for apparel license and design agreement having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Royalty and Advertising Future Minimum Payments due in Three Years Fiscal 2015 Award Type [Axis] Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Potential Cash Payment Number of Individual Performance Periods Number of individual performance periods Represents the number of individual performance periods for potential cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Potential Cash Payment for each Performance Period Contingent consideration payable to the prior owners for each performance period Represents the amount of potential cash payments for each performance period that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Contingent consideration payable to the prior owners for a cumulative performance period Represents the amount of potential cash payments for a cumulative performance period that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Potential Cash Payment for Cumulative Performance Period Environmental Remediation Obligations Number of Properties on which Presence of Hazardous Waste was Discovered Number of properties on which presence of hazardous waste was discovered Represents the number of properties on which presence of hazardous waste was discovered. Amendment Description Title of Individual. [Axis] Information by title of individual. Amendment Flag Title of the individual (or the nature of the entity's relationship with the individual). Title of Individual [Domain] Related Party Transaction Voting Percentage Held by Related Party Voting percentage held by the related party Represents the voting percentage held by the related party. Australia AUSTRALIA Related Party Transaction Interest and Agent Fees for Credit Facility Interest and agent fees for credit facility Represents the amount of interest expense and agent fees related to a credit facility with the related party. Related Party Transaction Cash Management Services Cash management services Represents the amount of cash management services incurred during the period with the related party. Related Party Transaction Lead Arranger and Bookrunner Fees Lead arranger, bookrunner and upfront fees Represents the amount of fees charged for lead arranger and bookrunner services provided by the related party. Related Party Transaction other Expense Other Represents the amount of other than already specified expense incurred due to transactions with the related party. Related Party Transaction Aggregate Payments as Percentage of Gross Revenue Aggregate payments as a percentage of gross revenue Represents the payment made to the related party for services rendered, expressed as a percentage of gross revenue. Related Party Transaction Aggregate Payments as Percentage of Gross Revenue of Related Party Aggregate payments as a percentage of gross revenue of the related party Represents the payment made to the related party for services rendered, expressed as a percentage of gross revenue of the related party. Related Party Transaction, Ownership Interest Percentage in Acquiree Held by Related Party Ownership interest in acquiree held by the related party prior to the acquisition (as a percent) Represents the amount of cash paid for the contingent consideration arrangement. Schedule of Classification of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of deferred income taxes included in the line items in the entity's consolidated balance sheets Tabular disclosure of classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in the entity's statement of financial position. Deferred Federal and State Income Tax Expense Benefit Deferred-primarily Federal The component of total income tax expense for the period comprises the increase (decrease) in the entity's domestic and state deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the applicable enacted tax laws. Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Permanent Reduction of Available Carryforwards Permanent reduction of available carryforwards The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to change in permanent reduction of available carryforwards. Deferred Tax Assets Non Current Liabilities Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from a gain reported for tax purposes on non-current liabilities in accordance with enacted tax laws. Non-current liabilities Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment Components [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of property and equipment, carried at cost Tabular disclosure of the components of property, plant and equipment. Furniture Fixtures Equipment and Technology [Member] Furniture, fixtures, equipment and technology Represents information pertaining to furniture, fixtures, equipment and technology. Document and Entity Information Current Fiscal Year End Date Royalties and other operating income The total amount of income earned during the period from leasing or otherwise lending to a third party, the entity's rights or title to a certain intellectual property and other operating income, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation. Royalties and Other Operating Income Earnings from Continuing Operations Net of Taxes Per Common Share [Abstract] Earnings from continuing operations per share: Earnings from Discontinuing Operations Net of Taxes Per Common Share [Abstract] Earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes, per share: Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes per share: Consolidating Financial Data of Subsidiary Guarantors: Inventory LIFO Accounting Charge (Credit) LIFO accounting charge The charge or credit related to LIFO accounting adjustments, which is considered to include changes in LIFO reserve as well as the impact of changes in inventory reserves related to lower of cost or market adjustments that do not exceed the LIFO reserve. Tommy Bahama [Member] Tommy Bahama Represents information pertaining to Tommy Bahama. Lilly Pulitzer [Member] Lilly Pulitzer Represents the operating group of the entity, Lilly Pulitzer. Ben Sherman [Member] Ben Sherman Represents information pertaining to Ben Sherman. Represents information pertaining to Lanier Clothes. Lanier Clothes [Member] Lanier Clothes Tabular disclosure providing information pertaining to short-term and long-term debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table] Prior Domestic Line of Credit [Member] Prior Revolving Credit Agreement Prior contractual arrangement with a lender under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time, and under which borrowings outstanding may be either short-term or long-term, depending upon the particulars, inside the reporting entity's home country. Document Period End Date Schedule of Debt Instruments [Line Items] Debt Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Debt Instrument Carrying Amount Gross Total debt obligations, including unamortized discount Aggregate carrying amount of short and long-term borrowings, including current and noncurrent portions, as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premium (if any). Write-off of amounts previously capitalized as unamortized bond discount in an extinguishment of debt. Write off of Unamortized Bond Discount Cost Write-off of unamortized bond discount Inventory [Table] Detailed information about the type of inventory held by the entity and the carrying value of these inventory. Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivatives Arising During Period Net of Tax Net unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap contracts Represents the net of tax amount, before reclassification adjustments, of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from interest rate derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Defined Contribution Plans Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for the defined contribution plans of the Company. Age of Target Customers Age of target consumers Represents the age of the target customers. Notional amount Derivative, Notional Amount Asia [Member] Asia Represents information pertaining to Asia, a geographic area in which the entity operates. Interest Rate Risk Management Disclosure of accounting policy for interest rate risk management. Interest Rate Risk Management [Policy Text Block] Other foreign Represents information pertaining to other foreign countries in which the entity operates. Other Foreign Countries [Member] UnitedStates and Canada [Member] United States and Canada Represents information pertaining to the United States and Canada, geographic areas in which the entity operates. Asia and Australia [Member] Asia and Australia Represents information pertaining to the Asia and Australia, geographic areas in which the entity operates. United Kingdom and Europe [Member] United Kingdom and Europe Represents information pertaining to the United Kingdom and Europe, geographic areas in which the entity operates. Schedule of Income before Income Tax Domestic and Foreign and Components of Income Tax Expense Benefit [Table Text Block] Summary of the entity's distribution between domestic and foreign earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and the provision (benefit) for income taxes related to continuing operations Tabular disclosure of income before income tax between domestic and foreign jurisdictions and the components of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for each year presented including, but not limited to: current tax expense (benefit), deferred tax expense (benefit), investment tax credits, government grants, the benefits of operating loss carryforwards, tax expense that results from allocating certain tax benefits either directly to contributed capital or to reduce goodwill or other noncurrent intangible assets of an acquired entity, adjustments of a deferred tax liability or asset for enacted changes in tax laws or rates or a change in the tax status of the entity, and adjustments of the beginning-of-the-year balances of a valuation allowance because of a change in circumstances that causes a change in judgment about the reliability of the related deferred tax asset in future years. Oxford Apparel operating group Represents information pertaining to the Oxford Apparel operating group. Oxford Apparel Operating Group [Member] Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Consideration Held in Escrow Money held in escrow Represents the part of consideration held in escrow for working capital adjustment which relate to disposal group including discontinued operations. Amount receivable upon completion of the related working capital calculation, less the working capital shortfall Represents the amount of cash received from escrow deposit maintained for the purpose of working capital adjustments. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Cash Received from Money Held in Escrow Cash received from escrow Cash received from money held in escrow due to change in estimate to the gain on sale Discontinued Operation Revised Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation Net of Tax Revised after-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations Represents the amount of revised gain (loss), after tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized, resulting from the sale of a business component. Period of the non-competition agreement Represents the term of the non-competition agreement entered into by the entity in relation to the disposal group including discontinued operation. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Term of Non Competition Agreement Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Sale Price of Disposal Group Before Working Capital Adjustments Purchase price paid by LF before working capital adjustments Represents the amount of sale price before working capital adjustments of the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period. Purchase price paid by LF after working capital adjustments Represents the amount of sale price after working capital adjustments of the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Sale Price Of Disposal Group After Working Capital Adjustments Life insurance death benefit proceeds Life Settlement Contract Proceeds Gain Represents the gain recognized and realized during the period on the settlement of a life insurance contract. Debt Instrument Covenants Other Restrictions and Prepayment Penalties [Abstract] Covenants, Other Restrictions and Prepayment Penalties Debt Instrument Covenant Consecutive Period During which if Threshold is Not Reached then Specified Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Must be Maintained Represents the consecutive period during which if threshold is not reached then specified fixed charge coverage ratio must be maintained. Consecutive period during which if threshold is not reached then specified fixed charge coverage ratio must be maintained Threshold amount of unused availability for specified fixed charge coverage ratio Represents the threshold amount of unused availability for maintenance of specified fixed charge coverage ratio. Debt Instrument Covenant Threshold Amount of Unused Availability for Maintenance of Specified Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Debt Instrument Covenant Threshold Percentage of Revolving Commitments for Maintenance of Specified Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Threshold percentage of total revolving commitments for specified fixed charge coverage ratio Represents the percentage of revolving commitments for maintenance of specified fixed charge coverage ratio. Debt Instrument Covenant Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Fixed charge coverage ratio Represents the fixed charge coverage ratio allowable under the financial covenant. Debt Instrument Covenant Number of Trailing Fiscal Period Used for Calculation of Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Trailing fiscal period used in calculating the fixed charge coverage ratio under financial covenants Represents the trailing fiscal period used for calculating the fixed charge coverage ratio under the terms of financial covenants. Period during which percentage of total revolving commitments are required to be maintained Represents the period during which the percentage of revolving commitments is required to be maintained for the specified fixed charge coverage ratio. Debt Instrument Covenant Compliance Percentage of Revolving Commitments Maintenance Consecutive Period Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue recognition and accounts receivable. Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block] Non Cash Investing and Financing Activities [Policy Text Block] Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure of accounting policy for non-cash investing and financing activities. Prepaid Expenses and Other Non Current Assets [Policy Text Block] Prepaid Expenses Disclosure of accounting policy for prepaid expenses and other non-current assets. Accounts Payable Other Accrued Expenses and Accrued Compensation [Policy Text Block] Accounts Payable, Other Accrued Expenses and Accrued Compensation Disclosure of accounting policy for accounts payable, other accrued expenses and accrued compensation. Non Current Contingent Consideration and Contingent Consideration Current Liability [Policy Text Block] Non-current Contingent Consideration and Contingent Consideration Current Liability Disclosure of accounting policy for non-current contingent consideration and contingent consideration current liability. Other Non Current Liabilities [Policy Text Block] Other Non-current Liabilities Disclosure of accounting policy for other non-current liabilities. Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Policy Text Block] Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Disclosure of accounting policy for forward foreign currency exchange contracts. Foreign Currency Risk Management [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Risk Management Disclosure of accounting policy for foreign currency contracts. Dividends [Policy Text Block] Dividends Disclosure of accounting policy for dividends. United Kingdom UNITED KINGDOM Seasonality [Policy Text Block] Seasonality Disclosure of accounting policy for seasonality of products. Schedule of Length of Fiscal Year [Table Text Block] Schedule of length of a fiscal year Tabular disclosure of the length of a fiscal year in which the entity reports. Schedule of Percentage of Sales Revenue Net and Operating Income (Loss) by Quarter [Table Text Block] Schedule of the percentage of net sales and operating income by quarter Tabular disclosure of the percentage of net sales and operating income by quarter. Principal Business Activity [Abstract] Principal Business Activity Fiscal Period [Abstract] Fiscal Year Length of Fiscal Year Length of fiscal year (in days) Represents the length of a fiscal year in which the entity reports. Number of Weeks in Fourth Quarter for Fifty Three Week Fiscal Year Number of days in fourth quarter for 53-week fiscal years Represents the number of weeks in the fourth quarter for the entity's 53-week fiscal years. Number of Weeks in Fourth Quarter for Fifty Two Week Fiscal Years Number of days in fourth quarter for 52-week fiscal years Represents the number of weeks in the fourth quarter for the entity's 52-week fiscal years. Lilly Pulitzer Brand and Operations [Member] Lilly Pulitzer brand and operations Represents information pertaining to the Lilly Pulitzer brand and operations. Tommy Bahama Business [Member] Tommy Bahama business Represents information pertaining to Tommy Bahama business in Australia. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Period Allocation period Represents the period within which purchase price is allocated to the individual tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values. Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Cash Paid before Working Capital Adjustment Cash paid subject to adjustment based on net working capital Represents the amount of cash paid before working capital adjustment to acquire the entity, excluding direct transaction costs. Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Potential Cash Payment Period Period over which contingent consideration will be payable Represents the period over which potential cash that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement would be payable. Period over which contingent consideration will be payable Business Acquisition Deferred Inventory Write up Write-up of inventories Represents the increase in the amount of inventory from cost to fair value at acquisition. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Business Acquisition Inventory Write up Inventory write-up recognized as additional cost of goods sold Represents the amount recognized in cost of goods sold that represents the increase in the carrying amount of inventory. Charges resulting from the write-up of acquired inventory from cost to fair value pursuant to the purchase method of accounting Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable [Abstract] Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Reserve for Discount Returns and Allowances Reserve balances related to discounts, returns and allowances Represents the amount of reserve balances related to discounts, returns and allowances. Entity Voluntary Filers Period for which Gift Card Balances Should be Outstanding in Order to be Redeemed Period for which gift card balances should be outstanding in order to be redeemed Represents the period for which gift card balances should be outstanding in order to be redeemed. Entity Current Reporting Status Prepaid Advertising Promotions and Marketing Expenses Prepaid advertising, promotions and marketing expenses Advertising, marketing and promotional costs whose primary purpose is to elicit sales from customers that result in probable future benefits. Entity Filer Category Accounts payable and other accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Fair Value Assumptions Increase (Decrease) in Discount Rate Increase in discount rate (as a percent) Represents a hypothetical change in the discount rate used for sensitivity analysis Entity Public Float Business Acquisition Percentage Change in Projected Earnings that Would Not Impact Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Change in projected earnings that would not impact fair value of contingent consideration (as a percent) Represents a hypothetical change in the earnings used for sensitivity analysis Entity Registrant Name Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Fair Value at Balance Sheet Date [Roll Forward] A summary of the fair value of the contingent consideration liability, including non-current and current amounts Entity Central Index Key Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Fair Value at Balance Sheet Date Balance at beginning of year Fair value, as of the balance sheet date, of potential cash payments under the contingent consideration arrangement. Balance at end of year Fair value of contingent consideration (current and non-current) Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Cash Paid During the Period Contingent consideration payments made to sellers during the year Represents the amount of cash paid for contingent consideration arrangement during the period. Payment of contingent consideration amounts earned Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Rent Reduction in deferred rent The increase (decrease) during the period in the amount of deferred lease rent, due to decision to enter (exit) leases and/or negotiate a lease extension (termination). Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Derivative Period during which Substantially All Gain (Loss) Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Will Impact Net Income (Loss) Period during which substantially all the gain (loss) included in accumulated other comprehensive income will impact net earnings Represents the period during which substantially all the gain (loss) included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) will impact net income (loss). Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Performance Measurement Period Performance measurement period Represents the period of meeting certain performance measures so that the unvested award compensation expense can be recognized. Accumulated other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges. Nordstrom [Member] Nordstrom Represents information pertaining to Nordstrom. Customer One [Member] Customer one Represents information pertaining to the customer one. Customer two Represents information pertaining to the customer two. Customer Two [Member] Top Five Customers [Member] Top five customers Represents information pertaining to the top five customers. Largest Individual Customer [Member] Largest individual customer Represents information pertaining to the largest individual customer. Fifth Largest Customer [Member] Fifth largest customer Represents information pertaining to the fifth largest customer. Concentration Risk Number of Customers Number of customers Represents the number of customers who are responsible for concentration of risk. Seasonality [Abstract] Seasonality Sales Revenue Net Percentage Net sales (as a percent) The percentage of total revenue from the sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Operating Income (Loss) Percentage Operating income (as a percent) The percentage of net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. Preferred Stock [Abstract] Preferred Stock Grant Period Fiscal 2009 [Member] Fiscal 2009 Represents information pertaining to the awards granted in the fiscal year 2009. Fiscal 2010 Represents information pertaining to the awards granted in the fiscal year 2010. Grant Period Fiscal 2010 [Member] Grant Period Fiscal 2011 [Member] Fiscal 2011 Represents information pertaining to the awards granted in the fiscal year 2011. Document Fiscal Year Focus Grant Period Fiscal 2012 [Member] Fiscal 2012 Represents information pertaining to the awards granted in the fiscal year 2012. Document Fiscal Period Focus Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award Grant Period [Axis] Information by award grant period pertaining to equity-based compensation. Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award Grant Period [Domain] Details of award grant period pertaining to equity-based compensation. Long Term Stock Incentive Plan [Member] Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan Represents information pertaining to Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan of the entity. Non Employee Director [Member] Non-employee directors A non-employee serving on the board of directors (who collectively have responsibility for governing the entity). Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Expiration Term Term of option The period of time, from the grant date until the time at which the share-based award expires. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Vesting Rights Percentage Vested and Became Exercisable on Each Anniversary from Date of Grant Percentage of options that vested and became exercisable on each anniversary from the date of grant Represents the percentage of stock options that vested and became exercisable on each anniversary from the date of grant. Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards [Member] Restricted share and restricted share unit awards Represents information pertaining to the restricted stock and restricted stock units. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Earned by Recipients which are Subject to Cliff Vesting in Year Four Restricted share units earned by recipients, which will vest in March 2016 Represents the number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options that were earned by recipients and are subject to cliff vesting in year four from the balance sheet date. Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Compensation Cost Expected to be Recognized in Next Fiscal Year Unrecognized compensation expense expected to be recognized in fiscal 2013 (in dollars) Represents the amount of aggregate unrecognized cost of share-based awards, made to employees under an equity-based compensation plan that are expected to be recognized in the next fiscal year. Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Summary of intangible assets by category Tabular disclosure of amortizable finite-lived intangibles assets, in total and by major class, including the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, and indefinite-lived intangible assets not subject to amortization, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of the entity. Schedule of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in carrying amount of intangible assets by operating group and in total Tabular disclosure of intangible assets and the changes during the year due to acquisition, sale, impairment or for other reasons in total and by segment. Disclosure of the carrying value of amortizable finite-lived intangible assets, including the disclosure of the carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets not subject to amortization, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class. Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Document Type Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] Intangible assets excluding goodwill Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Roll Forward] Changes in carrying amount of intangible assets Acquisition Represents the amount of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance acquired during the period. Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill Acquired Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill Other Changes Other, including foreign currency changes Represents the amount of other changes, including foreign currency changes in the value of intangible assets, excluding goodwill during the period. Schedule of Entity Wide Disclosure on Geographic Areas Long Lived Assets in Individual Countries [Text Block] Schedule of net book value of the entity's property and equipment, by geographic area Tabular disclosure of the names of material long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets are located, and amount of such long-lived assets located in that country or foreign geographic area. Schedule of Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Area [Text Block] Schedule of information for the net sales recognized by geographic area Tabular disclosure of the names of countries from which revenue is material and the amount of revenue from external customers attributed to those countries. An entity may also provide subtotals of geographic information about groups of countries. Business Acquisition Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Charged in Earnings Change in statement of earnings due to the change in fair value of contingent consideration Represents the change in fair value of contingent consideration charge to statement of earnings. Charge due to the change in fair value of contingent consideration Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value at Balance Sheet Date, Current Contingent consideration current liability Current portion of the fair value as of the balance sheet date of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement, including cash and shares as applicable. Contingent consideration payable, current Non-current contingent consideration Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value at Balance Sheet Date, Noncurrent Noncurrent portion of the fair value as of the balance sheet date of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement, including cash and shares as applicable. Fair value of contingent consideration Prepaid Expenses [Policy Text Block] Prepaid Expenses Disclosure of accounting policy for prepaid expenses. Other Non Current Assets, Net [Policy Text Block] Other Non-Current Assets, net Disclosure of accounting policy for other non-current assets, net. Goodwill [Abstract] Goodwill, net Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Number of Additional Shares Available for Grant Additional grants available under the previous plans (in shares) Represents the additional number of shares available for grant under the plan. Assets Liabilities of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Assets or liabilities associated with the discontinued operations The aggregate value (measured at the lower of net carrying value or fair value less cost of disposal) for assets of a disposal group, and the obligations arising from the sale, disposal, or planned sale in the near future (generally within one year) of a disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), to be sold or that has been disposed off through sale, as of the balance sheet date. Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Change in Assertion on Permanent Reinvestment of Foreign Earnings Change in assertion on permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings Represents the portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit that is attributable to change in assertion on permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings. Represents the amount of deferred tax liability not recognized on permanently reinvested earnings that would be payable if earnings were repatriated to the United States. Income Tax Estimated on Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries if Repatriated Amount of deferred tax liability not recognized on permanently reinvested earnings that would be payable if earnings were repatriated to the United States Prepaid Expenses and Other Non Current Assets Net Policy [Text Block] Prepaid Expenses and Other Non-Current Assets, net Disclosure of accounting policy for prepaid expenses and other non-current assets, net. Contingent Consideration [Policy Text Block] Contingent Consideration Disclosure of accounting policy for contingent consideration. Consolidated accounts receivable Accounts Receivable [Member] Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Provision for New Losses Significant amounts related to reserve recorded in the statement of earnings Reduction in reserve for the remediation due to reduction in estimate of the costs required to remediate the property Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Increase (Decrease) for Revision in Estimates United States UNITED STATES Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income taxes payable Deferred revenue for gift cards purchased by consumers and merchandise credits received by customers but not yet redeemed, less any breakage income recognized Gift Card Liability, Current Reserve for the remediation Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent Foreign currency translation loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Net unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap agreement Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid-In Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile earnings from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities: Shares issued under stock plans, tax benefit Adjustments to Additional Paid 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Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Net operating cash flows provided by (used in) discontinued operations Net investing cash flows provided by discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Officers' life insurance policies Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies. 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Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Charged to Other Accounts-Describe Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts SCHEDULE II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Valuation and qualifying accounts Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Weighted average shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Dilution (in shares) Write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs Deferred financing costs written off Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Forward foreign currency exchange contracts Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure Deferred Compensation Policy [Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for deferred compensation under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, including contributions to rabbi trusts or other investments, changes in the value of the underlying assets and liabilities, and the total value of assets set aside for potential deferred compensation liabilities. Deferred Compensation Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Earned in Prior Year Paid in Current Year Business acquisition contingent consideration earned in prior year and paid in current year. Contingent consideration earned in prior year and paid in current year Payment of contingent consideration earned in prior year Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Earned and Paid in Current Year Business acquisition contingent consideration earned and paid in current year. Contingent consideration earned and paid in current year Payment of contingent consideration earned in current year Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential Impact of foreign operations (as a percent)