Business Segment Data (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2014	May 04, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,281,271	$ 1,267,020
Furniture & Home Decor [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	335,129	329,287
Consumables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	224,495	213,826
Seasonal [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	210,283	219,037
Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	199,675	176,324
Soft Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	113,987	104,007
Hard Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	109,150	117,697
Electronics & Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 88,552	$ 106,842