EMPLOYEE DEFINED AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Pension Plans
Pension and postretirement benefit plan
Interest cost	$ 1,999	$ 2,118	$ 3,997	$ 4,234
Expected return on plan assets	(2,236)	(2,157)	(4,471)	(4,314)
Recognition of net actuarial loss (gain)	1,641	1,689	3,283	3,379
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	1,404	1,650	2,809	3,299
Employer contributions to defined benefit plan
Contributions to benefit plan			7,696
Anticipated additional contributions in remainder of the fiscal year	7,664		7,664
Pension Plans | Expected annual contributions
Employer contributions to defined benefit plan
Contributions to benefit plan			15,360
Postretirement Benefit Plan
Pension and postretirement benefit plan
Interest cost	31	36	61	71
Recognition of net actuarial loss (gain)	(90)	(93)	(181)	(187)
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	(59)	(57)	(120)	(116)
Employer contributions to defined benefit plan
Contributions to benefit plan			95
Anticipated additional contributions in remainder of the fiscal year	495		495
Postretirement Benefit Plan | Expected annual contributions
Employer contributions to defined benefit plan
Contributions to benefit plan			$ 590