CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Apr. 28, 2012
Apr. 30, 2011
Net sales:    
Total net sales $ 586,574 $ 580,384
Cost of sales:    
Total cost of sales 332,525 333,751
Gross margin:    
Total gross margin 254,049 246,633
Selling, general and administrative expenses 213,102 202,996
Operating income 40,947 43,637
Interest income 128 44
Interest expense (433) (312)
Earnings before income taxes 40,642 43,369
Provision for income taxes 14,062 16,177
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest 26,580 27,192
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 304 233
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders 26,884 27,425
Net earnings per common share attributable to common shareholders (Note 2):    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.52 $ 0.52
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.52 $ 0.52
Weighted average common shares outstanding (Note 2):    
Basic (in shares) 50,932 51,918
Diluted (in shares) 51,237 52,197
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) $ 0.18 $ 0.12
Retail Segment
    
Net sales:    
Retail clothing product 420,469 410,261
Tuxedo rental services 78,489 73,141
Alteration and other services 37,734 37,309
Total net sales 536,692 520,711
Cost of sales:    
Retail clothing product 188,606 187,373
Tuxedo rental services 11,013 9,807
Alteration and other services 27,558 26,301
Occupancy costs 68,698 67,171
Total cost of sales 295,875 290,652
Gross margin:    
Retail clothing product 231,863 222,888
Tuxedo rental services 67,476 63,334
Alteration and other services 10,176 11,008
Occupancy costs (68,698) (67,171)
Total gross margin 240,817 230,059
Operating income 43,367 44,897
Corporate Apparel Segment
    
Net sales:    
Total net sales 49,882 59,673
Cost of sales:    
Total cost of sales 36,650 43,099
Gross margin:    
Total gross margin 13,232 16,574
Operating income $ (2,420) $ (1,260)