Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure Table (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Net changes in operating working capital and other components
(Increase) in accounts receivable	$ (3,403)	$ (4,924)
(Increase) in inventories	(46,237)	(28,568)
(Increase) in prepaids and other assets	(4,648)	(4,146)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	(14,606)	15,250
(Decrease) in accrued expenses	(8,844)	(16,131)
Increase (decrease) in deferred rent and other noncurrent liabilities	(1,152)	541
Net (increase) in operating working capital and other components	(78,890)	(37,978)
Interest and income taxes paid
Interest paid	12	2
Income taxes paid	$ 18,817	$ 23,460