Leased Facilities (Schedule of Rent Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Leases [Abstract]
Fixed minimum	$ 464,937	$ 414,061	$ 388,004
Contingent	8,624	16,828	16,942
Deferred lease credits amortization	(45,899)	(45,926)	(48,219)
Total store rent expense	427,662	384,963	356,727
Buildings, equipment and other	4,987	6,259	4,719
Total rent expense	$ 432,649	$ 391,222	$ 361,446