Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000	10,000	10,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000	500,000
Common stock, shares issued	152,677	160,043	163,466
Common stock, shares outstanding	152,677	160,043	163,466