Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	May 04, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowances on accounts receivable	$ 6,022	$ 6,082	$ 7,146
Accumulated amortization on trademarks	3,620	3,350	2,523
Accumulated amortization on other intangibles	$ 18,024	$ 17,220	$ 14,559
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	80,000,000	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	24,333,999	24,484,915	24,981,526
Common stock, shares outstanding	23,845,535	23,996,451	24,493,062
Shares held in treasury	488,464	488,464	488,464