Shareholders' Equity (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Common Stock Special Dividends Per Share Cash Paid	$ 0.47
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid		$ 0.47	$ 0	$ 0
Cash Dividends Payment Maximum Limit (in Dollars)		$ 5.0