CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000	5,000	5,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	600,000	600,000	600,000
Common stock, shares issued	249,566	249,566	249,561
Common stock, shares outstanding	193,848	194,366	206,832
Treasury stock, shares	55,718	55,200	41,737