Business Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012
Business Operations [Abstract]
Concentration risk, percentage (in hundredths)	27.00%	27.00%
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage sales (in hundredths)	100.00%	100.00%
Other operating income attributable to an insurance settlement from Factory Mutual Insurance Company	$ 0	$ 2,270
Consumables and Commodities [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage sales (in hundredths)	34.00%	34.00%
Hardlines [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage sales (in hundredths)	34.00%	34.00%
Apparel and Accessories [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage sales (in hundredths)	15.00%	16.00%
Home Furnishings and Decor [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage sales (in hundredths)	17.00%	16.00%