Business Segment Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,209,686	$ 1,195,363	$ 2,490,141	$ 2,476,634
Consumables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	235,353	238,417	457,127	462,912
Furniture [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	233,776	216,102	572,645	524,199
Seasonal [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	232,934	239,277	423,151	442,197
Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	192,749	182,736	396,022	382,411
Soft Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	133,966	126,597	281,386	267,616
Hard Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	111,688	117,321	215,314	233,834
Electronics & Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 69,220	$ 74,913	$ 144,496	$ 163,465