Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings	$ 112,435	[1]	$ 92,426	$ 53,908
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	63,697		53,737	47,738
Amortization of deferred note expense and debt discount	792		708	370
Deferred income taxes	(17,618)		9,661	(11,418)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	1,325		2,004	1,081
Impairment of long-lived assets	1,396		1,119	7,155
Restricted stock and share-based compensation	10,508		7,660	8,006
Provision for discontinued operations	796		1,692	2,203
Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised	(4,820)		(4,744)	(1,448)
Other	1,327		1,005	1,328
Effect on cash from changes in working capital and other assets and liabilities, before acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(5,821)		3,011	(12,085)
Inventories	(61,049)		(42,324)	(44,345)
Prepaids and other current assets	(4,524)		5,286	(167)
Accounts payable	(17,953)		(1,201)	13,641
Other accrued liabilities	(6,624)		9,384	40,452
Other assets and liabilities	49,343		5,536	(3,811)
Net cash provided by operating activities	123,210		144,960	102,608
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(71,737)		(49,456)	(29,299)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(23,818)		(92,985)	(75,500)
Proceeds from asset sales	81		27	11
Net cash used in investing activities	(95,474)		(142,414)	(104,788)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of capital leases	(2)		(22)	(104)
Payments of long-term debt	(13,581)		(25,321)	(1,918)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	439,600		299,800	107,400
Payments on revolving credit facility	(416,900)		(294,800)	(107,400)
Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised	4,820		4,744	1,448
Shares repurchased	(37,650)		0	(26,851)
Change in overdraft balances	(2,925)		2,931	4,160
Dividends paid on non-redeemable preferred stock	(147)		(193)	(197)
Exercise of stock options and issue shares - Employee Stock Purchase Plan	4,965		9,820	2,343
Other	4		(939)	(2,915)
Net cash used in financing activities	(21,816)		(3,980)	(24,034)
Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash	85		(710)	0
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	6,005		(2,144)	(26,214)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	53,790		55,934	82,148
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	59,795		53,790	55,934
Net cash paid for:
Interest	4,391		4,789	748
Income taxes	$ 81,607		$ 50,254	$ 24,079

[1] 53 week period vs. 52 weeks in prior period.