SEGMENT REPORTING (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, 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	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 608,428	$ 630,974	$ 662,302	$ 586,574	$ 562,169	$ 584,602	$ 655,529	$ 580,384	$ 2,488,278	$ 2,382,684	$ 2,102,664
Retail Segment
Net sales:
Total net sales									2,248,849	2,139,193	1,976,366
MW
Net sales:
Total net sales									1,581,122	1,471,711	1,345,915
Moores
Net sales:
Total net sales									273,978	267,689	246,735
K&G
Net sales:
Total net sales									365,945	375,105	360,301
MW Cleaners
Net sales:
Total net sales									27,804	24,688	23,415
Corporate apparel segment
Net sales:
Total net sales									239,429	243,491	126,298
Twin Hill
Net sales:
Total net sales									29,513	25,398	21,464
Dimensions and Alexandra (UK)
Net sales:
Total net sales									$ 209,916	$ 218,093	$ 104,834