Other Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
Rabbi Trust	$ 87,597	$ 85,149
Long term deposits	71,486	78,617
Non-current deferred tax assets	50,387	29,165
Long-term supplies	42,404	36,739
Restricted cash	31,137	30,043
Intellectual property	30,811	31,760
Prepaid income tax on intercompany items	19,217	16,049
Other	38,306	39,727
Other assets	$ 371,345	$ 347,249