Summary Of Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Location (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	$ 3,223,242	$ 2,715,125	$ 2,460,782
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	2,350,539	1,879,176	1,657,090
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	237,232	220,522	210,693
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	$ 635,471	$ 615,427	$ 592,999