Deferred Lease Credits (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 29, 2011	Jan. 29, 2011
Amortized amounts over the life of related leases
Deferred lease credits	$ 577,064	$ 544,223
Amortized deferred lease credits	(341,753)	(310,066)
Total deferred lease credits, net	$ 235,311	$ 234,157