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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT [Abstract]
Tax benefit included in the issuance of shares from the employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options	$ 1,834	$ 3,435	$ 408

Tax benefit associated with any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The tax benefit results from the deduction by the entity on its tax return for an award of stock that exceeds the cumulative compensation cost for common stock or preferred stock recognized for financial reporting. Includes any resulting tax benefit that exceeds the previously recognized deferred tax asset (excess tax benefits).

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