SEGMENT REPORTING (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Operating income	$ 198,568	$ 185,432	$ 101,671
Interest income	648	424	315
Interest expense	(1,544)	(1,446)	(1,456)
Earnings before income taxes	197,672	184,410	100,530
Retail Segment
Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Operating income	194,679	189,995	108,392
Corporate apparel segment
Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Operating income	3,889	(4,563)	(6,721)
Unallocated
Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Interest income	648	424	315
Interest expense	$ (1,544)	$ (1,446)	$ (1,456)