Business Segment Data (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,107,095	$ 1,104,918	$ 3,583,729	$ 3,552,843
Furniture & Home Decor [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	270,242	246,093	843,952	796,178
Consumables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	230,191	226,420	693,102	671,603
Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	202,352	185,959	584,762	530,216
Hard Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	115,414	132,498	338,187	394,542
Soft Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	110,292	105,286	328,398	305,468
Seasonal [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	95,942	106,951	549,200	552,349
Electronics & Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 82,662	$ 101,711	$ 246,128	$ 302,487