Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 144,505	$ 123,094	$ 191,741
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in current year	1,949	1,131	3,968
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years	3,009	63,463	23,730
Reductions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years		(40,558)	(92,483)
Reductions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations	(129)		(1,123)
Settlements with tax authorities	(557)	(2,625)	(2,739)
Balance at end of year	$ 148,777	$ 144,505	$ 123,094