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Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Jul. 28, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) recognized in income $ 11,718 $ 14,286 $ 9,031 $ (7,864)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest | Fair Value Hedges | Selling, General And Administrative Expenses
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) recognized in income 9,613 2,194 13,265 (975)
Diesel Fuel Contracts | Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected | Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) recognized in income (3,220) (259) (1,703) 1,003
Merchandise Purchase Commitments | Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected | Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) recognized in income $ 5,325 $ 12,351 $ (2,531) $ (7,892)