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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 01, 2014 | Feb. 02, 2013 | Jan. 28, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Stock options granted | 0 | 0 | 0
Discount rate under the ESPP | 15.00% |  |
Stock Compensation Plan [Member] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of stock-based compensation plans | 1 |  |

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