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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013
Feb. 01, 2014
Feb. 02, 2013
Jan. 28, 2012
Fiscal Year        
Number of weeks in fiscal period 14 weeks 52 weeks 53 weeks 52 weeks
Cash and Cash Equivalents / Cash Management        
Cash equivalents $ 259,000,000 $ 91,900,000 $ 259,000,000  
Interest income from cash equivalents   200,000 1,000,000 300,000
Checks drawn in excess of cash balances not yet presented for payment 91,700,000 135,200,000 91,700,000  
Accounts Receivable        
Allowance for doubtful accounts 2,700,000 3,100,000 2,700,000  
Inventories        
Inventory valuation and vendor allowances 78,500,000 82,600,000 78,500,000  
Gain on Sale of Investment        
Pre-tax gain on sale of available-for-sale securities   0 0 13,900,000
Advertising Costs        
Advertising expense net of cooperative advertising   $ 223,900,000 $ 201,000,000 $ 187,400,000