SEGMENT REPORTING (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	May 04, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 560,552	$ 648,890	$ 647,255	$ 616,536	$ 608,428	$ 630,974	$ 662,302	$ 586,574	$ 2,473,233	$ 2,488,278	$ 2,382,684
Retail Segment
Net sales:
Total net sales									2,226,422	2,248,849	2,139,193
Retail Segment | MW
Net sales:
Total net sales									1,606,218	1,581,122	1,471,711
Retail Segment | Moores
Net sales:
Total net sales									254,371	273,978	267,689
Retail Segment | K&G
Net sales:
Total net sales									336,222	365,945	375,105
Retail Segment | MW Cleaners
Net sales:
Total net sales									29,611	27,804	24,688
Corporate apparel segment
Net sales:
Total net sales									246,811	239,429	243,491
Corporate apparel segment | Twin Hill
Net sales:
Total net sales									37,678	29,513	25,398
Corporate apparel segment | Dimensions and Alexandra (UK)
Net sales:
Total net sales									$ 209,133	$ 209,916	$ 218,093