Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 29, 2012	Jan. 30, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts, receivables	$ 3,594	$ 4,597
Accumulated depreciation	$ 85,393	$ 77,243
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	78,136,144	78,136,144
Common stock, shares outstanding	64,964,780	63,927,740
Treasury stock, shares	13,171,364	14,208,404