Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net earnings	$ 676,194	$ 619,351
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	170,321	149,411
Stock-based compensation	38,776	35,672
Deferred income taxes	(26,557)	(1,520)
Tax benefit from equity issuance	30,648	27,678
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(30,073)	(26,998)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventory	(237,858)	(221,230)
Other current assets	(53,561)	(63,749)
Accounts payable	353,184	138,821
Other current liabilities	67,769	(876)
Other long-term, net	(6,861)	24,661
Net cash provided by operating activities	981,982	681,221
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Additions to property and equipment	(551,545)	(423,211)
Increase in restricted cash and investments	(4,764)	(2,832)
Purchases of investments	0	(12,012)
Proceeds from investments	12,022	1,150
Net cash used in investing activities	(544,287)	(436,905)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	30,073	26,998
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	246,200	0
Issuance of common stock related to stock plans	18,405	16,069
Treasury stock purchased	(38,678)	(29,114)
Repurchase of common stock	(418,478)	(421,345)
Dividends paid	(126,807)	(111,415)
Net cash used in financing activities	(289,285)	(518,807)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	148,410	(274,491)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	423,168	646,761
End of period	571,578	372,270
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures
Interest paid	4,834	4,834
Income taxes paid	$ 461,108	$ 424,260