Business Segment Data (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,195,363	$ 1,180,905	$ 2,476,634	$ 2,447,925
Seasonal [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	242,975	234,085	453,258	445,398
Furniture & Home Decor [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	238,580	220,798	573,709	550,085
Consumables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	238,417	231,356	462,912	445,182
Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	182,736	167,933	382,411	344,257
Hard Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	113,623	136,623	222,773	262,044
Soft Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	104,119	96,176	218,106	200,183
Electronics & Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 74,913	$ 93,934	$ 163,465	$ 200,776