Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME	$ 62,882	$ 74,790	$ 47,846
Defined benefit plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during the period, net of tax	1,457	(9,967)	(1,122)
Settlement loss and amortization of net loss included in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax	3,374	1,353	3,831
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	4,831	(8,614)	2,709
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$ 67,713	$ 66,176	$ 50,555