PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
Property and equipment
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ (1,149,556)	$ (1,110,900)
Property and equipment - net	682,619	696,339
Land
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	204,023	204,023
Buildings and improvements
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	885,485	875,999
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	738,815	723,938
Construction in progress
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 3,852	$ 3,279

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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