Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Jul. 30, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011	Feb. 02, 2013 ReportableSegment	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Operating Segment Information
Number of reportable segments									1
Operating Segment Information
Total net sales	$ 1,805,302	$ 1,312,072	$ 1,437,041	$ 1,281,704	$ 1,611,556	$ 1,179,702	$ 1,306,695	$ 1,113,849	$ 5,836,119	$ 5,211,802	$ 4,871,492
Hardlines
Operating Segment Information
Total net sales									2,964,000	2,695,000	2,588,000
Apparel
Operating Segment Information
Total net sales									1,685,000	1,504,000	1,382,000
Footwear
Operating Segment Information
Total net sales									1,150,000	982,000	870,000
Other
Operating Segment Information
Total net sales									$ 37,000	$ 31,000	$ 31,000