Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net earnings	$ 483,474	$ 447,733
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	110,670	98,853
Stock-based compensation	25,095	24,211
Deferred income taxes	(9,934)	(2,105)
Tax benefit from equity issuance	24,061	22,544
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(23,755)	(22,123)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventory	(1,665)	(121,299)
Other current assets	(34,536)	(36,751)
Accounts payable	189,896	168,084
Other current liabilities	(12,101)	(61,570)
Other long-term, net	(9,414)	14,751
Net cash provided by operating activities	741,791	532,328
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Additions to property and equipment	(253,350)	(271,690)
Increase in restricted cash and investments	(7,043)	(12,345)
Proceeds from investments	12,022	1,139
Net cash used in investing activities	(248,371)	(282,896)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	23,755	22,123
Issuance of common stock related to stock plans	9,318	10,213
Treasury stock purchased	(37,605)	(26,752)
Repurchase of common stock	(277,391)	(276,608)
Dividends paid	(84,881)	(74,604)
Net cash used in financing activities	(366,804)	(345,628)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	126,616	(96,196)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	423,168	646,761
End of period	549,784	550,565
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures
Interest paid	4,834	4,834
Income taxes paid	$ 299,762	$ 305,040