Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Derivative Financial Instruments
Gain/(loss) on interest rate swaps recognized in other income/expense	$ (171)	$ 313	$ (455)
ASSETS:
Derivatives, assets	8,315	3,227
LIABILITIES:
Derivatives, liabilities	2,082	8,634
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign exchange currency contracts
ASSETS:
Derivatives, assets	3,113	1,137
LIABILITIES:
Derivatives, liabilities	641	1,598
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
LIABILITIES:
Derivatives, liabilities	1,441	7,036
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign exchange currency contracts
ASSETS:
Derivatives, assets	5,202	2,090
LIABILITIES:
Derivatives, liabilities	466	6,168
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Interest rate swaps
LIABILITIES:
Derivatives, liabilities	$ 975	$ 868