BENEFIT PLANS, (Net periodic benefit cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Employer service cost		$ 490	$ 340	$ 350
Interest cost		1,430	1,598	1,566
Expected return on plan assets		(1,654)	(1,749)	(2,195)
Net loss amortization		797	897	774
Loss on pension settlement	[1]	438		748
Net pension cost		$ 1,501	$ 1,086	$ 1,243

[1] Non-cash pension settlement charges were recognized as a result of lump sum distributions exceeding interest cost for the year. Settlement charges are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.