Self Insurance (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012
Workers' Compensation [Member]
Self Insurance [Line Items]
Self insurance policy retention per claim	$1 or less
Workers' compensation policy limit	no policy limits
General Liability [Member]
Self Insurance [Line Items]
Self insurance policy retention per claim	$3 or less
General Liability [Member] | Employment Practices Liability [Member]
Self Insurance [Line Items]
Self insurance policy limit, maximum	25
General Liability [Member] | Commercial General Liability [Member]
Self Insurance [Line Items]
Self insurance policy limit, maximum	150