Business Organization And Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Property And Equipment, Net) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	$ 1,099,024	$ 986,154
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(548,794)	(468,777)
Property and Equipment, net	550,230	517,377
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	450,784	426,141
Land And Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	44,768	42,468
Building And Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	98,905	89,328
Equipment, Furniture And Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	$ 504,567	$ 428,217

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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