Segment Reporting (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Operating income	$ 60,022	$ 34,411	$ 192,677	$ 124,868
Interest income	112	83	270	163
Interest expense	(396)	(357)	(1,051)	(937)
Earnings before income taxes	59,738	34,137	191,896	124,094
Total retail segment [Member]
Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Operating income	60,414	35,148	193,471	130,508
Total corporate apparel segment [Member]
Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Operating income	$ (392)	$ (737)	$ (794)	$ (5,640)