Business Segment Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,312,575	$ 1,280,455
Furniture [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	357,057	338,870
Consumables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	222,609	221,774
Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	202,480	203,273
Seasonal [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	201,205	190,217
Soft Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	157,618	147,420
Hard Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	99,958	103,626
Electronics & Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 71,648	$ 75,275