Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 29, 2011	Jan. 29, 2011
Level 1
Assets:
Held-to-maturity securities	$ 4,082	$ 15,087
Available-for-sale securities	15,984	6,139
Total Assets	20,066	21,226
Level 2
Assets:
Foreign exchange currency contracts, Assets	2,033	3,227
Total Assets	2,033	3,227
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange currency contracts, Liabilities	3,278	7,766
Interest rate swaps	954	868
Deferred compensation obligations	6,644	6,456
Total Liabilities	10,876	15,090
Fair Value
Assets:
Foreign exchange currency contracts, Assets	2,033	3,227
Held-to-maturity securities	4,082	15,087
Available-for-sale securities	15,984	6,139
Total Assets	22,099	24,453
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange currency contracts, Liabilities	3,278	7,766
Interest rate swaps	954	868
Deferred compensation obligations	6,644	6,456
Total Liabilities	$ 10,876	$ 15,090