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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Intangibles (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2012
year
Jan. 29, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years) 11.9  
Gross Carrying Amount $ 927,322 $ 941,626
Accumulated Amortization (477,541) (418,904)
Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization 449,781 522,722
Intangible Assets, estimated future amortization expense    
2012 59,935  
2013 59,419  
2014 59,186  
2015 57,643  
2016 47,219  
Thereafter 166,379  
Estimated future amortization expense 449,781  
Customer Relationships [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years) 12.3  
Gross Carrying Amount 678,608 689,861
Accumulated Amortization (260,870) (209,442)
Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization 417,738 480,419
Trade Names [Member]
   
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years) 8.1  
Gross Carrying Amount 248,714 251,765
Accumulated Amortization (216,671) (209,462)
Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization $ 32,043 $ 42,303