Segment Reporting (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 586,574	$ 580,384
Retail Segment
Net sales:
Total net sales	536,692	520,711
MW
Net sales:
Total net sales	371,468	354,671
K&G
Net sales:
Total net sales	103,092	106,749
Moores
Net sales:
Total net sales	55,478	53,180
MW Cleaners
Net sales:
Total net sales	6,654	6,111
Corporate apparel segment
Net sales:
Total net sales	49,882	59,673
Twin Hill
Net sales:
Total net sales	7,065	5,715
Dimensions and Alexandra (UK)
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 42,817	$ 53,958