Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
Level 1
Assets:
Held-to-maturity securities	$ 4,015	$ 4,060
Available-for-sale securities	16,236	16,201
Total Assets	20,251	20,261
Level 2
Assets:
Foreign exchange currency contracts, Assets	10,575	8,315
Total Assets	10,575	8,315
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange currency contracts, Liabilities	264	1,107
Interest rate swaps	909	975
Deferred compensation obligations	6,846	6,762
Total Liabilities	8,019	8,844
Fair Value
Assets:
Foreign exchange currency contracts, Assets	10,575	8,315
Held-to-maturity securities	4,015	4,060
Available-for-sale securities	16,236	16,201
Total Assets	30,826	28,576
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange currency contracts, Liabilities	264	1,107
Interest rate swaps	909	975
Deferred compensation obligations	6,846	6,762
Total Liabilities	$ 8,019	$ 8,844