PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Components of property, equipment and leasehold improvements [Abstract]
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements		$ 981,197	$ 933,366
Accumulated depreciation		697,087	621,649
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net		284,110	311,717
Depreciation expense		71,779	66,998	$ 62,791
Impairment charges	[1]	19,856	10,580	636
Depreciation And Impairment		91,635	77,578	63,427
Depreciation and impairment charges in cost of sales		77,900	67,900	$ 50,900
Land [Member]
Components of property, equipment and leasehold improvements [Abstract]
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements		1,842	1,842
Building and Improvements [Member]
Components of property, equipment and leasehold improvements [Abstract]
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements		15,633	15,633
Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Components of property, equipment and leasehold improvements [Abstract]
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements		548,145	517,485
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Components of property, equipment and leasehold improvements [Abstract]
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements		$ 415,577	$ 398,406

[1] Impairment charges recognized in 2016 reflect deteriorating operating performance during the year, especially in the fourth quarter, which negatively impacted projected future cash flows. Impairment charges recognized in 2015 are related to our strategic store closure plan. Store impairment charges are recorded in cost of sales and related buying, occupancy and distribution expense.