Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 29, 2011	Jan. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Property under capital lease, accumulated amortization	$ 23,266	$ 21,591	$ 21,032
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares issued	377,140,120	389,657,340	395,802,044
Common stock, shares outstanding	377,140,120	389,657,340	395,802,044