Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net earnings	$ 837,304	$ 786,763	$ 657,170
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	206,111	185,491	159,892
Stock-based compensation	46,847	48,952	40,404
Deferred income taxes	(15,250)	(39,028)	21,722
Tax benefit from equity issuance	27,661	29,989	19,040
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(26,906)	(29,103)	(18,180)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventory	(47,918)	(79,167)	(43,153)
Other current assets	(9,875)	(14,474)	(10,329)
Accounts payable	(4,104)	40,109	(11,614)
Other current liabilities	(18,562)	18,146	(2,109)
Other long-term, net	26,695	31,966	7,262
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,022,003	979,644	820,105
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Additions to property and equipment	(550,515)	(424,434)	(416,271)
Increase in restricted cash and investments	(2,895)	(2,107)	(60,086)
Purchases of investments	(12,012)	(5,430)	0
Proceeds from investments	1,614	6,247	4,589
Net cash used in investing activities	(563,808)	(425,724)	(471,768)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	26,906	29,103	18,180
Issuance of common stock related to stock plans	19,074	19,043	17,290
Treasury stock purchased	(29,851)	(29,446)	(15,854)
Repurchase of common stock	(550,000)	(450,000)	(450,000)
Dividends paid	(147,917)	(125,694)	(102,042)
Net cash used in financing activities	(681,788)	(556,994)	(532,426)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(223,593)	(3,074)	(184,089)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of year	646,761	649,835	833,924
End of year	423,168	646,761	649,835
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures
Interest paid	9,668	9,668	9,668
Income taxes paid	$ 506,182	$ 435,808	$ 370,074