Property and Equipment (Summary of Property and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 2,030,749	$ 2,003,480
Less: accumulated depreciation	(1,155,547)	(1,128,049)
Property and equipment, net	875,202	875,431
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	174,203	173,945
Building [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	675,926	674,018
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	269,318	299,696
Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	848,750	812,820
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 62,552	$ 43,001

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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