Taxes on Earnings (Components Of Deferred Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Deferred Tax Assets
Accrued liabilities	$ 38,367	$ 46,489
Deferred compensation	30,886	28,094
Stock-based compensation	36,118	34,986
Deferred rent	19,824	18,013
State taxes and credits	20,310	20,206
Employee benefits	18,845	15,242
Other	1,412	5,224
Gross Deferred Tax Assets	165,762	168,254
Less: Valuation allowance	(4,639)	(4,659)
Deferred Tax Assets	161,123	163,595
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Depreciation	(238,631)	(217,332)
Merchandise inventory	(25,686)	(19,055)
Supplies	(10,308)	(9,529)
Other	(10,806)	(3,485)
Deferred Tax Liabilities	(285,431)	(249,401)
Net Deferred Tax Liabilities	$ (124,308)	$ (85,806)