Pension and Other Retirement Plans Expected Plan Contributions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012
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

Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Contributions To Plan in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter

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Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Contributions To Plan in Year Five

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Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Contributions To Plan in Year Four

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Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Contributions To Plan in Year Three

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Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Contributions To Plan in Year Two

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The employer's best estimate, as soon as it can be reasonably determined, of contributions expected to be paid to the plan during the next fiscal year beginning after the date of the latest statement of financial position. Estimated contributions may be presented in the aggregate combining (1) contributions required by funding regulations or laws, (2) discretionary contributions, and (3) noncash contributions.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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