CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	May 03, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Accounts receivable, allowance for uncollectible accounts (in dollars)	$ 1,486	$ 1,320
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 1,245,488	$ 1,227,121
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	15,314,768	15,358,872