CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Accounts receivable, allowance for uncollectible accounts (in dollars)	$ 1,289	$ 1,303
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, authorized shares	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	68,557,041	68,557,041
Treasury stock, shares	15,716,914	15,803,322