Segment Reporting (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 662,302	$ 655,529	$ 1,248,876	$ 1,235,913
Retail Segment
Net sales:
Total net sales	604,688	586,034	1,141,380	1,106,745
MW
Net sales:
Total net sales	429,513	407,025	800,981	761,696
K&G
Net sales:
Total net sales	89,995	92,528	193,087	199,277
Moores
Net sales:
Total net sales	78,361	80,327	133,839	133,507
MW Cleaners
Net sales:
Total net sales	6,819	6,154	13,473	12,265
Corporate apparel segment
Net sales:
Total net sales	57,614	69,495	107,496	129,168
Twin Hill
Net sales:
Total net sales	6,218	6,267	13,283	11,982
Dimensions and Alexandra (UK)
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 51,396	$ 63,228	$ 94,213	$ 117,186