Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014
Fair value measurements
Goodwill impairment charge	$ 9,501	$ 9,501
Goodwill	76,510	76,510	874,955	126,003
Long-term debt, Carrying value			1,689,196	97,500
Long-term debt, Estimated fair value			1,717,131	97,500
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | K&G brand
Fair value measurements
Goodwill impairment charge	9,500
Goodwill	$ 0	$ 0