Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Sales Mix) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2011	May 01, 2010
Company's sales mix as a percent of total sales	100.00%	100.00%
Ladies [Member]
Company's sales mix as a percent of total sales	31.00%	31.00%
Home Accents and Bed and Bath [Member]
Company's sales mix as a percent of total sales	24.00%	23.00%
Shoes [Member]
Company's sales mix as a percent of total sales	14.00%	13.00%
Accessories, Lingerie, Fine Jewelry, and Fragrances [Member]
Company's sales mix as a percent of total sales	12.00%	12.00%
Men's [Member]
Company's sales mix as a percent of total sales	11.00%	12.00%
Children's [Member]
Company's sales mix as a percent of total sales	8.00%	9.00%