Related Party Transactions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Merchandise Sourcing, Transactions and Logistic Expense, to Related Party [Table Text Block]
The amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income are as follows:
 
2011
 
2010
 
(in thousands)
Merchandise sourcing
$
198,162

 
$
434,642

Transaction and logistics services
$
24,788

 
$
58,098

Limited Brands LLC Agreement Fee [Table Text Block]
These charges are included in other operating (income) expense, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:
 
2010
 
(in thousands)
L Brands LLC Agreement Fee (including termination fee)
$
4,156

Golden Gate Advisory Fees and Out of Pocket Expenses [Table Text Block]
These charges are included in other operating (income) expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:
 
2010
 
(in thousands)
Advisory fees and out-of-pocket expenses (including termination fee)
$
12,752

Other Golden Gate Affiliates, Related Party Expenses [Table Text Block]
The Company incurred the following charges from affiliates of Golden Gate for various services, which are included primarily in cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
(in thousands)
E-commerce warehouse and fulfillment
$
8,755

 
$
32,869

 
$
18,780

Software licenses and consulting and software maintenance services
$
91

 
$
228

 
$
323