BENEFIT PLANS, (Information regarding the plan) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015		Feb. 01, 2014		Feb. 02, 2013
Change in benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 36,579		$ 40,037
Employer service cost	210		360
Interest cost	1,692		1,723		1,889
Actuarial (gain) loss	6,165		(1,609)
Plan disbursements	(3,351)		(3,932)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	41,295		36,579		40,037
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	31,856		33,339
Actual return on plan assets	4,287		2,449
Employer contributions	0		0
Plan disbursements	(3,351)		(3,932)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	32,792		31,856		33,339
Underfunded status	(8,503)		(4,723)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consist of [Abstract]
Accrued benefit liability - included in other long-term liabilities	(8,503)		(4,723)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, pre-tax	$ 11,055	[1]	$ 7,442	[1]

[1] Consists solely of net actuarial losses as there are no prior service costs.