RETIREMENT AND BENEFIT PLANS Other Changes Recognized in OCI (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 29, 2012	Jan. 30, 2011	Jan. 31, 2010
Pension Plans [Member]
Actuarial loss (gain)	$ 74,659	$ 11,844	$ 12,207
Prior service cost	0	9	0
Amortization of prior service credit	62	62	16
Amortization of net (loss) gain	(9,240)	(7,580)	(2,325)
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	65,481	4,335	9,898
SERP Plans [Member]
Actuarial loss (gain)	1,921	62	1,809
Prior service cost	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0	0
Amortization of net (loss) gain	18	8	39
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	1,939	70	1,848
Postretirement Plan [Member]
Actuarial loss (gain)	1,141	(3,969)	1,666
Prior service cost	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service credit	817	817	817
Amortization of net (loss) gain	(27)	0	(258)
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 1,931	$ (3,152)	$ 2,225