NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012	Jan. 30, 2011
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income available to common stockholders for basic net income per common share (add back section)	$ 421,295	$ 259,512	$ 51,808
Common stock dividends paid to holders of Series A convertible preferred stock	366	628	471
Allocation of income to Series A convertible preferred stock	12,179	15,557	2,098
Net income available to common stockholders for diluted net income per common share	$ 433,840	$ 275,697	$ 54,377
Number Of Dilutive Shares Issued Upon Vesting	100	590	611