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Employee Stock Plan (Deferred Compensation Arrangements) (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 29, 2017 shares years_old | Jan. 31, 2016 shares | Feb. 01, 2015 shares
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] |  |  |
Number Of Shares Of Common Stock Each Deferred Share Entitled To | 1 |  |
Deferred Shares Issued | 139,000 | 152,000 | 206,000
Number Of Years After Grant Date Of Deferred Shares | 5 years |  |
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member] |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] |  |  |
Age at Which Award becomes Non-Forfeitable | years_old | 60 |  |
Award Requisite Service Period | 5 years |  |

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