Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Line Items]
Employee compensation and benefits, current	$ 513,999	$ 403,200
Computer Intrusion reserve	15,767	15,863
Reserve for former operations - short term	17,648	13,338
Rent, utilities and occupancy, including real estate taxes	177,693	157,303
Merchandise credits and gift certificates	218,488	189,554
Insurance	31,423	29,558
Sales tax collections and V.A.T. taxes	109,874	119,293
All other current liabilities	581,324	436,596
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 1,666,216	$ 1,364,705