Business Segment Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 04, 2018	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 04, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,252,414	$ 1,222,169	$ 2,548,210	$ 2,490,152
Furniture [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	303,358	271,172	687,255	627,573
Seasonal [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	246,106	241,972	429,597	417,573
Consumables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	196,955	192,701	383,457	378,735
Soft Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	190,767	182,796	399,904	382,522
Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	169,157	174,511	350,282	363,935
Hard Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	81,891	91,955	163,751	179,641
Electronics, Toys, & Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 64,180	$ 67,062	$ 133,964	$ 140,173