DEBT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	May 01, 2011	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Mar. 02, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment			The terms of each of the term loan A and B facilities contain a mandatory repayment schedule on a quarterly basis.
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$ 136,968	$ 149,275	$ 286,243	$ 100,000
Amended Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity					1,970,000
Amended Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Term Loans					1,520,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	460,000		460,000		450,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	102,430		102,430
Term Loans Outstanding, Amount	1,391,940		1,391,940
Gross Proceeds From Issuance of Long-Term Debt				$ 600,000