Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
REVENUES:
Net Sales	$ 4,131,379	$ 3,854,134	$ 3,669,602
Other Revenue	34,125	33,397	31,487
Total Revenue	4,165,504	3,887,531	3,701,089
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of Sales	2,530,124	2,363,464	2,252,346
Selling and Administrative Expenses	1,316,857	1,215,301	1,156,613
Restructuring and Separation Costs (Note 13)	2,999	7,438	2,200
Depreciation and Amortization	166,786	153,070	146,759
Impairment Charges - Long-Lived Assets (Note 7)	11,539	1,735	2,080
Other Income, Net	(8,115)	(9,942)	(11,346)
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt	2,222	37,764
Interest Expense (Inclusive of (Gain)/Loss on Interest Rate Cap Agreements)	113,927	129,121	99,309
Total Costs and Expenses	4,136,339	3,897,951	3,647,961
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	29,165	(10,420)	53,128
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	3,864	(4,148)	22,130
Net Income (Loss)	25,301	(6,272)	30,998
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ 25,301	$ (6,272)	$ 30,998