Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred compensation	$ 38,770	$ 31,379
Rent	27,208	27,642
Employee compensation and benefits	18,738	6,345
Foreign tax credits	16,874	22,302
Capital loss carryforward	15,986	18,440
Inventories	8,575	11,734
State tax credits	5,770	6,105
Other	14,196	16,373
Gross deferred tax assets	146,117	140,320
Valuation allowance	(15,986)	(18,440)
Total deferred tax assets	130,131	121,880
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	(35,130)	(55,503)
Prepaid expenses	(5,489)	(4,149)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(40,619)	(59,652)
Total deferred tax assets	89,512	62,228
Classification in the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Current deferred tax assets	58,230	48,761
Noncurrent deferred tax assets	31,282	13,467
Total deferred tax assets	$ 89,512	$ 62,228