NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Nov. 03, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
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	$ 196,713	$ 162,866	$ 160,665	$ 340,638
Common stock dividends paid to holders of Series A convertible preferred stock	0	78	0	287
Allocation of income to Series A convertible preferred stock	0	4,754	0	12,167
Net income available to common stockholders for diluted net income per common share	$ 196,713	$ 167,698	$ 160,665	$ 353,092
Number of dilutive shares that could be issued upon vesting	527	372	527	372