Asset Impairment and Store Closing Charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May 04, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014		Feb. 02, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012
Asset Impairment and Store Closing Charges
Pretax charges for asset impairment and store closing costs	$ 6,500	$ 1,600	$ 5,353		$ 1,591		$ 1,200
Summary of activity in reserve established for store closing charges
Balance, Beginning of Year	251		251		738		1,360
Adjustments and Charges			188	[1]	873	[1]	1,035	[1]
Cash Payments			439		1,360		1,657
Balance, End of Year		$ 251	$ 0		$ 251		$ 738

[1] included in rentals