Common Stock Repurchases (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Aug. 25, 2011	Jan. 31, 2008
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase, shares				2,500,000
Treasury stock, shares repurchased		2,500,000
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method		$ 25,484
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased			2,500,000
Shares tendered by employees in satisfaction of the exercise price of stock options	139,243
Repurchases Related to Employee Share-Based Awards [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares tendered by employees in satisfaction of the exercise price of stock options	298,636	37,695