Segment Reporting (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 647,255	$ 662,302	$ 1,263,791	$ 1,248,876
Retail Segment
Net sales:
Total net sales	593,440	604,688	1,153,621	1,141,380
Retail Segment | MW
Net sales:
Total net sales	426,597	429,513	828,432	800,981
Retail Segment | Moores
Net sales:
Total net sales	74,544	78,361	128,315	133,839
Retail Segment | K&G
Net sales:
Total net sales	84,860	89,995	182,200	193,087
Retail Segment | MW Cleaners
Net sales:
Total net sales	7,439	6,819	14,674	13,473
Corporate apparel segment
Net sales:
Total net sales	53,815	57,614	110,170	107,496
Corporate apparel segment | Twin Hill
Net sales:
Total net sales	9,977	6,218	17,936	13,283
Corporate apparel segment | Dimensions and Alexandra (UK)
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 43,838	$ 51,396	$ 92,234	$ 94,213