Impairment Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Asset Impairments Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Impairment Charges	$ 11,539	$ 1,735	$ 2,080
Favorable Leases
Asset Impairments Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Impairment Charges	6,275	165
Leasehold Improvements
Asset Impairments Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Impairment Charges	1,885	652	779
Building/Building Improvements
Asset Impairments Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Impairment Charges	1,814
Furniture and Fixtures
Asset Impairments Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Impairment Charges	950	457	1,148
Land
Asset Impairments Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Impairment Charges	558
Other Assets
Asset Impairments Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Impairment Charges		410	60
Other Property and Equipment
Asset Impairments Exit Costs And Other Charges [Line Items]
Impairment Charges	$ 57	$ 51	$ 93