Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes In Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at Jan. 29, 2011	$ 1,156,272	$ 463	$ 409,201	$ 887,953	$ (141,345)
Balance, shares at Jan. 29, 2011		46,344
Comprehensive income:
Net income	56,884			56,884
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps, net of $658 income taxes	1,108				1,108
Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of $1,536 income taxes	2,587				2,587
Total comprehensive income	60,579
Cash dividends	(25,592)			(25,592)
Issuance of stock-based compensation	(2,212)		(2,212)
Stock-based compensation expense	5,904		5,904
Common stock issued	602	2	600
Common stock issued, shares		204
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	(54,996)	(16)	(54,980)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock, shares		(1,632)
Balance at Jul. 30, 2011	$ 1,140,557	$ 449	$ 358,513	$ 919,245	$ (137,650)
Balance, shares at Jul. 30, 2011		44,916