Condensed Consolidated Income Statements Of Income and Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2014	May 04, 2013
Revenues
Retail sales	$ 282,462	$ 267,181
Other Revenue (principally finance charges, late fees and layaway charges)	2,270	2,517
Total revenues	284,732	269,698
COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	164,363	156,901
Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of depreciation shown below)	67,487	59,389
Depreciation	5,452	5,449
Interest and other income	742	875
Cost and expenses, net	236,560	220,864
Income before income taxes	48,172	48,834
Income tax expense	18,166	17,995
Net income	30,006	30,839
Basic earnings per share	$ 1.04	$ 1.05
Diluted earnings per share	$ 1.04	$ 1.05
Dividends per share	$ 0.30	$ 0.05
Comprehensive income
Net income	30,006	30,839
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred income taxes	(51)	111
Comprehensive Income	$ 29,955	$ 30,950