PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 04, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Property and equipment, at cost:
Buildings and building improvements	$ 113,394	$ 113,164
Leasehold improvements	75,801	74,552
Automobiles and vehicles	5,550	5,601
Airplane	4,697	4,697
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	270,746	266,949
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	470,188	464,963
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(321,816)	(315,175)
Property and Equipment Less Accumulated Depreciation	148,372	149,788
Construction in progress	0	2
Land	8,604	8,604
Total Property and equipment, at depreciated cost	$ 156,976	$ 158,394