Stock-Based Compensation

3 Months Ended

May 01, 2011

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

NOTE 8 — STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

     The stock-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures, and the total income tax benefit recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income were as follows (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	May 1, 2011		May 2, 2010
Stock options expense	$	2,929	$	2,297
Restricted stock expense		1,117		1,525
Performance share unit expense		2,140		1,568
Stock-based compensation cost — equity awards	$	6,186	$	5,390
Management equity unit expense		1,912		1,182
Total stock-based compensation cost	$	8,098	$	6,572
Tax benefit	$	2,673	$	2,307

     At May 1, 2011, the total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, was $62.7 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years.