Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Summary of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 249,459	$ 218,573	$ 194,352
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	133,202	117,798	107,280
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(116,257)	(100,775)	(87,072)
Furniture and fixtures [Member]
Summary of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	104,732	93,301	83,501
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Summary of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	119,876	102,731	91,375
Computer equipment, software and other [Member]
Summary of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 24,851	$ 22,541	$ 19,476

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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