Sales by Product Group (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Jewelry & Watches	$ 282,275	$ 272,689	$ 272,151
Home & Electronics	146,838	146,917	170,714
Beauty, Health & Fitness	73,247	61,160	46,612
Fashion (apparel, outerwear & accessories)	42,240	34,947	30,815
All other	42,220	42,681	41,981
Total	$ 586,820	$ 558,394	$ 562,273