PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
Property and equipment, at cost:
Buildings and building improvements	$ 112,855	$ 112,535
Leasehold improvements	71,183	70,509
Automobiles and vehicles	5,208	4,900
Airplane	4,697	4,697
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	256,762	250,592
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	450,705	443,233
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(300,977)	(290,001)
Property and Equipment Less Accumulated Depreciation	149,728	153,232
Construction in progress	40	23
Land	8,604	7,857
Total Property and equipment, at depreciated cost	$ 158,372	$ 161,112