Accrued Liabilities (Self Insurance Rollforward) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Self Insurance [Rollforward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 7,568	$ 8,047	$ 8,455
Additions charged to cost and expenses	3,828	2,600	3,436
Claims payments	(3,390)	(3,079)	(3,844)
Balance at end of year	$ 8,006	$ 7,568	$ 8,047

Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions) of accrued known and estimated losses incurred as of the balance sheet date, and for which a claim has been made or is probable of being asserted, typically arising from workmen's compensation, vehicle and general liability claims net of receivables from the insurance carriers for claims amounts estimated to be recovered under stop-loss insurance policies.

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