Business Segment Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,167,988	$ 1,149,402	$ 3,716,198	$ 3,639,554
Furniture [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	344,103	313,450	1,031,357	941,022
Soft Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	206,493	203,328	606,397	585,850
Consumables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	198,467	194,480	581,925	573,215
Food [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	180,687	185,641	530,970	549,576
Seasonal [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	94,225	90,824	523,822	508,397
Hard Home [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	79,833	92,275	243,584	271,916
Electronics, Toys, & Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 64,180	$ 69,404	$ 198,143	$ 209,578