BENEFIT PLANS, (Information regarding the plan) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Change in benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 37,888	$ 35,261
Interest cost	1,889	2,063	2,116
Actuarial loss	3,830	4,744
Plan disbursements	(3,570)	(2,030)
Settlement	0	(2,150)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	40,037	37,888	35,261
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	33,363	32,837
Actual return on plan assets	3,446	3,706
Employer contributions	100	1,000
Plan disbursements	(3,570)	(2,030)
Settlement paid	0	(2,150)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	33,339	33,363	32,837
Underfunded status	(6,698)	(4,525)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consist of [Abstract]
Accrued benefit liability - included in other long-term liabilities	(6,698)	(4,525)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, pre-tax	$ 9,873	$ 7,650