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Pension and Other Retirement Plans Expected Plan Contributions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jan. 28, 2012
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
2012 | $ 14,707
2013 | 15,198
2014 | 15,254
2015 | 15,325
2016 | 15,707
2017-2021 | 82,078
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
2012 | 1,366
2013 | 1,483
2014 | 1,483
2015 | 1,465
2016 | 1,465
2017-2021 | 5,804
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
2012 | 13,341
2013 | 13,715
2014 | 13,771
2015 | 13,860
2016 | 14,242
2017-2021 | $ 76,274

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