CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Accounts receivable, allowance for uncollectible accounts (in dollars)	$ 1,310	$ 1,302
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 1,214,802	$ 1,162,909
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	15,442,779	15,431,298