Property and Equipment - (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Property and Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation	$ 251,438	$ 232,310
Property and equipment - net	134,227	115,445
Land and Improvements
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment Gross	6,980	6,874
Buildings
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment Gross	25,948	19,982
Leasehold Improvements
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment Gross	86,540	75,378
Fixtures and equipment
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment Gross	199,815	184,476
Information Technology Equipment
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment Gross	57,378	54,153
Construction in Progress
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment Gross	$ 9,004	$ 6,892

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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