Property and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 04, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, at cost	$ 2,921,207	$ 2,915,072
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,652,922)	(1,606,840)
Property and equipment, net	1,268,285	1,308,232
Construction Project Assets [Member]
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net	$ 52,600	$ 55,200

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 of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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