DIVIDENDS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Jul. 30, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011	Jan. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010	Jul. 31, 2010	May 01, 2010	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
DIVIDENDS
Cash dividends paid													$ 37,084	$ 25,098	$ 19,111
Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18	$ 0.18	$ 0.18	$ 0.18	$ 0.18	$ 0.12	$ 0.12	$ 0.12	$ 0.12	$ 0.09	$ 0.09	$ 0.09	$ 0.72	$ 0.54	$ 0.39
Cash dividends declared	$ 9,260				$ 9,339				$ 6,396				$ 9,260	$ 9,339	$ 6,396