Taxes on Earnings (Components of Deferred Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022
Deferred Tax Assets
Accrued liabilities	$ 31,303	$ 34,211
Deferred compensation	40,201	38,685
Stock-based compensation	46,139	45,840
State taxes and credits	15,755	18,501
Employee benefits	24,715	28,430
Operating lease liabilities	820,219	801,186
Other	7,976	9,632
Gross Deferred Tax Assets	986,308	976,485
Less: Valuation allowance	0	(1,931)
Deferred Tax Assets	986,308	974,554
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Depreciation and amortization	(372,497)	(293,065)
Merchandise inventory	(24,493)	(27,699)
Supplies	(13,239)	(12,280)
Operating lease assets	(781,277)	(764,557)
Other	(11,861)	(14,595)
Deferred Tax Liabilities	(1,203,367)	(1,112,196)
Net Deferred Tax Liabilities	$ (217,059)	$ (137,642)