Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Fair Value Information (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jan. 28, 2012
Jan. 29, 2011
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
   
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value $ 131,543 $ 168,929
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value $ 0 $ 0