Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land	$ 6,364	$ 6,364
Buildings	153,538	152,984
Leasehold improvements	638,496	624,479
Fixtures and equipment	656,337	647,346
Construction in progress	3,787	1,629
Property and equipment, at cost	1,458,522	1,432,802
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(876,360)	(789,682)
Property and equipment, net	$ 582,162	$ 643,120

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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