Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 74,055	$ 31,069	$ 53,075
Short-term investments	159,223	157,578	202,277
Restricted cash and investments	4,706	5,999	5,999
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	41,156	40,016	42,790
Merchandise inventories	131,016	140,738	130,826
Deferred income taxes	4,649	4,631	3,583
Prepaid expenses	6,393	10,183	3,630
Total Current Assets	421,198	390,214	442,180
Property and equipment - net	142,991	134,227	130,635
Other assets	7,938	8,205	7,380
Total Assets	572,127	532,646	580,195
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	89,468	99,247	84,846
Accrued expenses	44,534	43,773	46,443
Accrued bonus and benefits	2,598	2,290	4,597
Accrued income taxes	15,593	14,292	9,999
Total Current Liabilities	152,193	159,602	145,885
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent	3,330	3,330	7,887
Other noncurrent liabilities (primarily deferred rent)	28,335	24,480	24,964
Commitments And Contingenciess	0	0	0
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $100 par value per share, 100,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0	0
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	975	976	976
Additional paid-in capital	79,325	76,594	74,785
Retained earnings	307,178	266,843	324,767
Accumulated other comprehensive income	791	821	931
Total Stockholders' Equity	388,269	345,234	401,459
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity	572,127	532,646	580,195
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	917	918	918
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock	$ 58	$ 58	$ 58