Business Segment Data (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2015	May 03, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,280,455	$ 1,281,271
Furniture [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	338,870	308,097
Consumables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	221,774	224,495
Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	203,273	199,675
Seasonal [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	190,217	202,920
Soft Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	147,420	141,019
Hard Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	103,626	116,513
Electronics & Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 75,275	$ 88,552