Segment Reporting (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Operating income	$ 91,590	$ 89,018	$ 132,537	$ 132,655
Interest income	143	114	271	158
Interest expense	(508)	(343)	(941)	(655)
Earnings before income taxes	91,225	88,789	131,867	132,158
Retail Segment
Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Operating income	89,399	88,160	132,766	133,057
Corporate apparel segment
Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Operating income	2,191	858	(229)	(402)
Unallocated
Operating income (loss) by reportable segment and the reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Interest income	143	114	271	158
Interest expense	$ (508)	$ (343)	$ (941)	$ (655)