Business Segment Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,221,301	$ 1,203,155	$ 2,518,088	$ 2,515,730
Furniture [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	259,439	249,276	622,378	606,333
Seasonal [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	232,810	216,493	416,561	401,129
Consumables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	198,706	201,752	388,499	396,313
Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	182,451	189,199	379,403	391,679
Soft Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	176,440	168,373	364,514	354,530
Hard Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	97,640	101,251	188,159	201,209
Electronics, Toys, & Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 73,815	$ 76,811	$ 158,574	$ 164,537