The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) 10-Q 12 Dec 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Dec. 06, 2013
Document Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	2-Nov-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Trading Symbol	'BKE	'
Entity Registrant Name	'BUCKLE INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000885245	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--02-01	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	48,331,077

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Un

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$130,841	$117,608
Short-term investments	25,455	26,414
Receivables	7,866	3,470
Inventory	146,290	103,853
Prepaid expenses and other assets	29,017	25,528
Total current assets	339,469	276,873
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	395,272	373,286
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-230,386	-210,183
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, Net	164,886	163,103
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS	39,307	35,735
OTHER ASSETS	2,121	2,263
Total assets	545,783	477,974
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Accounts payable	49,079	34,124
Accrued employee compensation	25,781	42,183
Accrued store operating expenses	12,738	10,121
Gift certificates redeemable	15,152	22,221
Income taxes payable	10,623	20,307
Total current liabilities	113,373	128,956
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	12,626	10,600
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY	37,488	36,947
OTHER LIABILITIES	10,432	11,822
Total liabilities	173,919	188,325
COMMITMENTS	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:	'	'
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; 48,329,282 and 48,059,269 shares issued and outstanding at November 2, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively	483	481
Additional paid-in capital	125,158	117,391
Retained earnings	246,995	172,711
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-772	-934
Total stockholders’ equity	371,864	289,649
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$545,783	$477,974

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Un1

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Common stock, authorized (shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	48,329,282	48,059,269
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	48,329,282	48,059,269

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
SALES, Net of returns and allowances	$286,761	$284,147	$789,002	$763,392
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)	160,536	158,732	451,283	437,279
Gross profit	126,225	125,415	337,719	326,113
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'
Selling	51,991	49,257	144,225	137,018
General and administrative	10,176	9,995	30,776	28,520
Total selling, general and administrative expenses	62,167	59,252	175,001	165,538
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS	64,058	66,163	162,718	160,575
OTHER INCOME, Net	361	172	1,218	2,345
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	64,419	66,335	163,936	162,920
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	23,835	24,418	60,656	59,971
NET INCOME	$40,584	$41,917	$103,280	$102,949
EARNINGS PER SHARE:	'	'	'	'
Basic (dollars per share)	$0.85	$0.89	$2.17	$2.18
Diluted (dollars per share)	$0.85	$0.88	$2.15	$2.16
Basic weighted average shares	47,707	47,358	47,703	47,307
Diluted weighted average shares	47,984	47,689	47,959	47,650

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
NET INCOME	$40,584	$41,917	$103,280	$102,949
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX:	'	'	'	'
Change in unrealized loss on investments	0	64	162	75
Other comprehensive income	0	64	162	75
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$40,584	$41,981	$103,442	$103,024

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
BALANCE at Jan. 28, 2012	$363,147	$474	$100,333	$263,039	($699)
BALANCE (shares) at Jan. 28, 2012	'	47,432,089	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME	102,949	'	'	102,949	'
Dividends paid on common stock, ($0.60 per share)	-28,756	'	'	-28,756	'
Common stock issued on exercise of stock options (shares)	'	260,203	'	'	'
Common stock issued on exercise of stock options	573	3	570	'	'
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures (shares)	'	249,660	'	'	'
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures	'	2	-2	'	'
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of forfeitures	6,136	'	6,136	'	'
Income tax benefit related to exercise of stock options	4,361	'	4,361	'	'
Change in unrealized loss on investments, net of tax	75	'	'	'	75
BALANCE at Oct. 27, 2012	448,485	479	111,398	337,232	-624
BALANCE (shares) at Oct. 27, 2012	'	47,941,952	'	'	'
BALANCE at Feb. 02, 2013	289,649	481	117,391	172,711	-934
BALANCE (shares) at Feb. 02, 2013	'	48,059,269	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME	103,280	'	'	103,280	'
Dividends paid on common stock, ($0.60 per share)	-28,996	'	'	-28,996	'
Common stock issued on exercise of stock options (shares)	'	18,190	'	'	'
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures (shares)	'	251,823	'	'	'
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures	'	2	-2	'	'
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of forfeitures	7,450	'	7,450	'	'
Income tax benefit related to exercise of stock options	319	'	319	'	'
Change in unrealized loss on investments, net of tax	162	'	'	'	162
BALANCE at Nov. 02, 2013	$371,864	$483	$125,158	$246,995	($772)
BALANCE (shares) at Nov. 02, 2013	'	48,329,282	'	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Dividends paid on common stock, per share	$0.60	$0.60

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
NET INCOME	$103,280	$102,949
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	23,986	24,715
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of forfeitures	7,450	6,136
Deferred income taxes	-2,756	-2,270
Other	102	1,081
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Receivables	-475	236
Inventory	-42,437	-30,298
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-2,224	-2,223
Accounts payable	14,245	9,738
Accrued employee compensation	-16,402	-14,728
Accrued store operating expenses	2,617	500
Gift certificates redeemable	-7,069	-6,905
Income taxes payable	-13,564	1,346
Deferred rent liabilities and deferred compensation	2,567	2,074
Net cash flows from operating activities	69,320	92,351
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-25,161	-26,129
Change in other assets	142	139
Purchases of investments	-23,787	-22,703
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investments	21,431	27,153
Net cash flows from investing activities	-27,375	-21,540
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	0	573
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises	284	3,897
Payment of dividends	-28,996	-28,756
Net cash flows from financing activities	-28,712	-24,286
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	13,233	46,525
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period	117,608	166,511
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period	$130,841	$213,036

Management_Representation

Management Representation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Management Representation	'
	Management Representation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Because of the seasonal nature of the business, results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of a full year's operations. The accounting policies followed by the Company and additional footnotes are reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, included in The Buckle, Inc.'s 2012 Form 10-K.
	The Company follows generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). References to GAAP in these notes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”).

Description_of_the_Business

Description of the Business	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Description of the Business	'
	Description of the Business
	The Company is a retailer of medium to better priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion conscious young men and women. The Company operates its business as one reportable segment. The Company had 452 stores located in 43 states throughout the continental United States as of November 2, 2013 and 440 stores in 43 states as of October 27, 2012. During the thirty-nine week period ended November 2, 2013, the Company opened 13 new stores, substantially remodeled 5 stores, and closed 1 store; which includes 1 new store, 2 substantial remodels, and 1 store closure during the third quarter. During the thirty-nine week period ended October 27, 2012, the Company opened 9 new stores and substantially remodeled 19 stores; which includes 1 new store and 7 substantial remodels during the third quarter.
	The following is information regarding the Company’s major product lines, stated as a percentage of the Company’s net sales:
		Percentage of Net Sales				Percentage of Net Sales
		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
	Merchandise Group	November 2, 2013		October 27, 2012		November 2, 2013		October 27, 2012
	Denims	48.5	%	50.6	%	43.9	%	44.5	%
	Tops (including sweaters)	30.3		30.3		30.1		31.3
	Accessories	8.2		8		8.3		8.2
	Sportswear/Fashions	1.9		1.4		8.1		7.6
	Footwear	5.9		5.3		6.1		5.6
	Outerwear	2.9		3.2		1.7		1.7
	Casual bottoms	1		0.8		0.9		0.8
	Other	1.3		0.4		0.9		0.3
		100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares and the effect of all dilutive potential common shares, including stock options.
		Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
		November 2, 2013						October 27, 2012
		Income		Weighted	Per Share			Income		Weighted	Per Share
				Average	Amount					Average	Amount
				Shares						Shares
	Basic EPS	$	40,584	47,707	$	0.85		$	41,917	47,358	$	0.89
	Effect of Dilutive Securities:
	Stock options and non-vested shares	—		277	—			—		331	(0.01		)
	Diluted EPS	$	40,584	47,984	$	0.85		$	41,917	47,689	$	0.88
		Thirty-nine Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		November 2, 2013						October 27, 2012
		Income		Weighted	Per Share			Income		Weighted	Per Share
				Average	Amount					Average	Amount
				Shares						Shares
	Basic EPS	$	103,280	47,703	$	2.17		$	102,949	47,307	$	2.18
	Effect of Dilutive Securities:
	Stock options and non-vested shares	—		256	(0.02		)	—		343	(0.02		)
	Diluted EPS	$	103,280	47,959	$	2.15		$	102,949	47,650	$	2.16

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Schedule of Investments [Abstract]	'
Investments	'
	Investments
	The following is a summary of investments as of November 2, 2013:
		Amortized			Gross		Gross			Other-than-			Estimated
		Cost or			Unrealized		Unrealized			Temporary			Fair
		Par Value			Gains		Losses			Impairment			Value
	Available-for-Sale Securities:
	Auction-rate securities	$	13,025		$	—	$	(1,225	)	$	(725	)	$	11,075
	Preferred stock	400			—		—			(395		)	5
		$	13,425		$	—	$	(1,225	)	$	(1,120	)	$	11,080
	Held-to-Maturity Securities:
	State and municipal bonds	$	41,056		$	141	$	(3	)	$	—		$	41,194
	Trading Securities:
	Mutual funds	$	11,337		$	1,289	$	—		$	—		$	12,626
	The following is a summary of investments as of February 2, 2013:
		Amortized			Gross		Gross			Other-than-			Estimated
		Cost or			Unrealized		Unrealized			Temporary			Fair
		Par Value			Gains		Losses			Impairment			Value
	Available-for-Sale Securities:
	Auction-rate securities	$	13,075		$	—	$	(1,482	)	$	(725	)	$	10,868
	Preferred stock	2,000			—		—			(1,974		)	26
		$	15,075		$	—	$	(1,482	)	$	(2,699	)	$	10,894
	Held-to-Maturity Securities:
	State and municipal bonds	$	40,155		$	108	$	(15	)	$	—		$	40,248
	Certificates of deposit	500			4		—			—			504
		$	40,655		$	112	$	(15	)	$	—		$	40,752
	Trading Securities:
	Mutual funds	$	10,257		$	343	$	—		$	—		$	10,600
	The auction-rate securities and preferred stock were invested as follows as of November 2, 2013:
	Nature		Underlying Collateral	Par Value
	Municipal revenue bonds		100% insured by AAA/AA/A-rated bond insurers	$	10,025
	Municipal bond funds		Fixed income instruments within issuers' money market funds	50
	Student loan bonds		Student loans guaranteed by state entities	2,950
	Preferred stock		Underlying investments of closed-end funds	400
	Total par value			$	13,425
	As of November 2, 2013, the Company’s auction-rate securities portfolio was 76% AA/Aa-rated, 21% A-rated, and 3% below A-rated.
	The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity as of November 2, 2013 is as follows:
		Amortized			Fair
		Cost			Value
	Held-to-Maturity Securities
	Less than 1 year	$	25,455		$	25,483
	1 - 5 years	15,601			15,711
		$	41,056		$	41,194
	At November 2, 2013 and February 2, 2013, $11,080 and $10,869 of available-for-sale securities and $15,601 and $14,266 of held-to-maturity securities are classified in long-term investments. Trading securities are held in a Rabbi Trust, intended to fund the Company’s deferred compensation plan, and are classified in long-term investments.
	The Company’s investments in auction-rate securities (“ARS”) and preferred securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair market value. As of November 2, 2013, the reported investment amount is net of $1,225 of temporary impairment and $1,120 of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) to account for the impairment of certain securities from their stated par value. The $1,225 temporary impairment is reported, net of tax, as an “accumulated other comprehensive loss” of $772 in stockholders’ equity as of November 2, 2013. For the investments considered temporarily impaired, the Company believes that these ARS can be successfully redeemed or liquidated in the future at par value plus accrued interest. The Company believes it has the ability and maintains its intent to hold these investments until such recovery of market value occurs; therefore, the Company believes the current lack of liquidity has created the temporary impairment in valuation and has classified the investments in long-term investments.
	As of November 2, 2013, the Company had $13,025 invested in ARS and $400 invested in preferred securities, at par value, which are reported at their estimated fair value of $11,075 and $5, respectively. As of February 2, 2013, the Company had $13,075 invested in ARS and $2,000 invested in preferred securities, which were reported at their estimated fair value of $10,868 and $26, respectively. ARS have a long-term stated maturity, but are reset through a “dutch auction” process that occurs every 7 to 49 days, depending on the terms of the individual security. Until February 2008, the ARS market was highly liquid. During February 2008, however, a significant number of auctions related to these securities failed, meaning that there was not enough demand to sell the entire issue at auction. The failed auctions have limited the current liquidity of certain of the Company’s investments in ARS and the Company has reason to believe that certain of the underlying issuers of its ARS are currently at risk. The Company does not, however, anticipate that further auction failures will have a material impact on the Company’s ability to fund its business. During the first three quarters of fiscal 2013, the Company was able to successfully liquidate ARS and preferred securities with a par value of $1,650. The Company reviews all investments for OTTI at least quarterly or as indicators of impairment exist. Indicators of impairment include the duration and severity of decline in market value. In addition, the Company considers qualitative factors including, but not limited to, the financial condition of the investee, the credit rating of the investee, and the current and expected market and industry conditions in which the investee operates.
	As of November 2, 2013, all of the Company’s investments in ARS and preferred securities were classified in long-term investments. As of February 2, 2013, $25 of the Company’s investments in ARS and preferred securities was classified in short-term investments (due to a known upcoming redemption at par value) and $10,869 was classified in long-term investments.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:
	•	Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Short-term and long-term investments with active markets or known redemption values are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs.
	•	Level 2 – Observable market-based inputs (either directly or indirectly) such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or inputs that are corroborated by market data.
	•	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data and are projections, estimates, or interpretations that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets. The Company has concluded that certain of its ARS represent Level 3 valuation and should be valued using a discounted cash flow analysis. The assumptions used in preparing the discounted cash flow model include estimates for interest rates, timing and amount of cash flows, and expected holding periods of the ARS. As of November 2, 2013, the unobservable inputs used by the Company and its independent third-party valuation consultant in valuing its Level 3 investments in ARS included:
	◦	Durations until redemption ranging from 0.5 to 29.0 years, with a weighted average of 6.4 years.
	◦	Discount rates ranging from 0.88% to 5.80%, with a weighted average of 2.28%.
	◦	Loss severities ranging from 0% to 25% of par value, with a weighted average of 2.66%.
	As of November 2, 2013 and February 2, 2013, the Company held certain assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis including available-for-sale and trading securities. The Company’s available-for-sale securities include its investments in ARS, as further described in Note 4. The failed auctions, beginning in February 2008, related to certain of the Company’s investments in ARS have limited the availability of quoted market prices. The Company has determined the fair value of its ARS using Level 1 inputs for known or anticipated subsequent redemptions at par value, Level 2 inputs using observable inputs, and Level 3 using unobservable inputs where the following criteria were considered in estimating fair value:
	•	Pricing was provided by the custodian of ARS;
	•	Pricing was provided by a third-party broker for ARS;
	•	Sales of similar securities;
	•	Quoted prices for similar securities in active markets;
	•	Quoted prices for publicly traded preferred securities;
	•	Quoted prices for similar assets in markets that are not active - including markets where there are few transactions for the asset, the prices are not current, or price quotations vary substantially either over time or among market makers, or in which little information is released publicly;
	•	Pricing was provided by a third-party valuation consultant (using Level 3 inputs).
	In addition, the Company considers other factors including, but not limited to, the financial condition of the investee, the credit rating, insurance, guarantees, collateral, cash flows, and the current and expected market and industry conditions in which the investee operates. Management believes it has used information that was reasonably obtainable in order to complete its valuation process and determine if the Company’s investments in ARS had incurred any temporary and/or other-than-temporary impairment as of November 2, 2013 and February 2, 2013.
	Future fluctuations in fair value of ARS that the Company judges to be temporary, including any recoveries of previous write-downs, would be recorded as an adjustment to “accumulated other comprehensive loss.”  The value and liquidity of ARS held by the Company may be affected by continued auction-rate failures, the credit quality of each security, the amount and timing of interest payments, the amount and timing of future principal payments, and the probability of full repayment of the principal. Additional indicators of impairment include the duration and severity of the decline in market value. The interest rates on these investments will be determined by the terms of each individual ARS. The material risks associated with the ARS held by the Company include those stated above as well as the current economic environment, downgrading of credit ratings on investments held, and the volatility of the entities backing each of the issues.
	The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		Quoted Prices in			Significant		Significant
		Active Markets			Observable		Unobservable
		for Identical			Inputs		Inputs
		Assets
	November 2, 2013	(Level 1)			(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Auction-rate securities	$	—		$	178	$	10,897	$	11,075
	Preferred stock	5			—		—		5
	Trading securities (including mutual funds)	12,626			—		—		12,626
	Totals	$	12,631		$	178	$	10,897	$	23,706
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		Quoted Prices in			Significant		Significant
		Active Markets			Observable		Unobservable
		for Identical			Inputs		Inputs
		Assets
	February 2, 2013	(Level 1)			(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Auction-rate securities	$	—		$	178	$	10,690	$	10,868
	Preferred stock	26			—		—		26
	Trading securities (including mutual funds)	10,600			—		—		10,600
	Totals	$	10,626		$	178	$	10,690	$	21,494
	Securities included in Level 1 represent securities which have a known or anticipated upcoming redemption as of the reporting date and those that have publicly traded quoted prices. ARS included in Level 2 represent securities which have not experienced a successful auction subsequent to the end of fiscal 2007. The fair market value for these securities was determined by applying a discount to par value based on auction prices for similar securities and by utilizing a discounted cash flow model, using market-based inputs, to determine fair value. The Company used a discounted cash flow model to value its Level 3 investments, using estimates regarding recovery periods, yield, and liquidity. The assumptions used are subjective based upon management’s judgment and views on current market conditions, and resulted in $1,203 of the Company’s recorded temporary impairment and $725 of the OTTI as of November 2, 2013. The use of different assumptions would result in a different valuation and related temporary impairment charge.
	Changes in the fair value of the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
		Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
		Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
		Available-for-Sale Securities					Trading Securities
		Auction-rate			Preferred		Mutual		Total
		Securities			Stock		Funds
	Balance, beginning of year	$	10,690		$	—	$	—	$	10,690
	Total gains and losses:
	Included in other comprehensive income	257			—		—		257
	Purchases, Issuances, Sales, and Settlements:
	Sales	(50		)	—		—		(50		)
	Balance, end of quarter	$	10,897		$	—	$	—	$	10,897
		Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
		Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
		Available-for-Sale Securities					Trading Securities
		Auction-rate			Preferred		Mutual		Total
		Securities			Stock		Funds
	Balance, beginning of year	$	11,220		$	—	$	—	$	11,220
	Total gains and losses:
	Included in other comprehensive income	2			—		—		2
	Purchases, Issuances, Sales, and Settlements:
Sales	(50		)	—		—		(50		)
Balance, end of quarter	$	11,172		$	—	$	—	$	11,172
There were no transfers of securities between Levels 1, 2, or 3 during the thirty-nine week periods ended November 2, 2013 or October 27, 2012. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period in which the transfer occurred.
The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the low level of risk these assets present and their relatively liquid nature, particularly given their short maturities. The Company also holds certain financial instruments that are not carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets, including held-to-maturity securities. Held-to-maturity securities consist of state and municipal bonds, corporate bonds, and certificates of deposit. The fair values of these debt securities are based on quoted market prices and yields for the same or similar securities, which the Company determined to be Level 2 inputs. As of November 2, 2013, the fair value of held-to-maturity securities was $41,194 compared to the carrying amount of $41,056. As of February 2, 2013, the fair value of held-to-maturity securities was $40,752 compared to the carrying amount of $40,655.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	'
	Supplemental Cash Flow Information
	The Company had non-cash investing activities during the thirty-nine week periods ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012 of ($710) and ($1,095), respectively. The non-cash investing activity relates to the change in the balance of unpaid purchases of property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable as of the end of the period. The liability for unpaid purchases of property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable was $1,729 and $1,019 as of November 2, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively. Amounts reported as unpaid purchases are recorded as cash outflows from investing activities for purchases of property, plant, and equipment in the consolidated statement of cash flows in the period they are paid.
	Additional cash flow information for the Company includes cash paid for income taxes during the thirty-nine week periods ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012 of $76,691 and $56,998, respectively.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company has several stock option plans which allow for granting of stock options to employees, executives, and directors. The options are in the form of non-qualified stock options and are granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The options generally expire ten years from the date of grant. The Company also has a restricted stock plan that allows for the granting of non-vested shares of common stock to employees and executives and a restricted stock plan that allows for the granting of non-vested shares of common stock to non-employee directors.
	As of November 2, 2013, 635,649 shares were available for grant under the various stock option plans, of which 447,457 shares were available for grant to executive officers. Also as of November 2, 2013, 1,139,041 shares were available for grant under the Company’s various restricted stock plans, of which 1,113,917 shares were available for grant to executive officers.
	Compensation expense was recognized during fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 for equity-based grants, based on the grant date fair value of the awards. The fair value of grants of non-vested common stock awards is the stock price on the date of grant.
	Information regarding the impact of compensation expense related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock is as follows:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		November 2, 2013			October 27, 2012			November 2, 2013				October 27, 2012
	Stock-based compensation expense, before tax	$	2,433		$	1,999		$	7,450			$	6,136
	Stock-based compensation expense, after tax	$	1,533		$	1,259		$	4,694			$	3,866
	FASB ASC 718 requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for stock options exercised during the period to be classified as financing cash inflows. This amount is shown as “excess tax benefit from stock option exercises” on the consolidated statements of cash flows. For the thirty-nine week periods ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, the excess tax benefit realized from exercised stock options was $284 and $3,897, respectively.
	A summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation activity related to stock options for the thirty-nine week period ended November 2, 2013 is as follows:
		Shares		Weighted			Weighted			Aggregate
				Average			Average			Intrinsic
				Exercise			Remaining			Value
				Price			Contractual
							Life
	Outstanding - beginning of year	42,808		$	1.79
	Granted	—		—
	Expired/forfeited	(496	)	0.01
	Exercised	(18,190	)	0.01
	Outstanding - end of quarter	24,122		$	3.17		1.17	years		$	1,102
	Exercisable - end of quarter	24,122		$	3.17		1.17	years		$	1,102
	No stock options were granted during fiscal 2013 or fiscal 2012. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the thirty-nine week periods ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012 was $882 and $11,976, respectively. As of November 2, 2013, there was no unrecognized compensation expense as all outstanding stock options were vested.
	Non-vested shares of common stock granted during the thirty-nine week periods ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012 were granted pursuant to the Company’s 2005 Restricted Stock Plan and the Company’s 2008 Director Restricted Stock Plan. Shares granted under the 2005 Plan typically vest over a period of four years, only upon certification by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors that the Company has achieved its pre-established performance targets for the fiscal year. Shares granted under the 2008 Director Plan vest 25% on the date of grant and then in equal portions on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant.
	A summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation activity related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock for the thirty-nine week period ended November 2, 2013 is as follows:
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Grant Date
				Fair Value
	Non-Vested - beginning of year	419,261		$	39.52
	Granted	254,400		47.03
	Forfeited	(2,577	)	40.33
	Vested	(50,728	)	43.6
	Non-Vested - end of quarter	620,356		$	42.26
	As of November 2, 2013, there was $11,235 of unrecognized compensation expense related to grants of non-vested shares. It is expected that this expense will be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.0 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the thirty-nine week periods ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012 was $2,400 and $2,775, respectively.

Recently_Issued_Accounting_Pro

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which adds additional disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The additional disclosure requirements are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations, as there were no such reclassifications during the periods presented in this Form 10-Q.

Recently_Issued_Accounting_Pro1

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	'
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which adds additional disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The additional disclosure requirements are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations, as there were no such reclassifications during the periods presented in this Form 10-Q.

Description_of_the_Business_Ta

Description of the Business (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Product Information	'
	The following is information regarding the Company’s major product lines, stated as a percentage of the Company’s net sales:
		Percentage of Net Sales				Percentage of Net Sales
		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
	Merchandise Group	November 2, 2013		October 27, 2012		November 2, 2013		October 27, 2012
	Denims	48.5	%	50.6	%	43.9	%	44.5	%
	Tops (including sweaters)	30.3		30.3		30.1		31.3
	Accessories	8.2		8		8.3		8.2
	Sportswear/Fashions	1.9		1.4		8.1		7.6
	Footwear	5.9		5.3		6.1		5.6
	Outerwear	2.9		3.2		1.7		1.7
	Casual bottoms	1		0.8		0.9		0.8
	Other	1.3		0.4		0.9		0.3
		100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
	Basic earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares and the effect of all dilutive potential common shares, including stock options.
		Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
		November 2, 2013						October 27, 2012
		Income		Weighted	Per Share			Income		Weighted	Per Share
				Average	Amount					Average	Amount
				Shares						Shares
	Basic EPS	$	40,584	47,707	$	0.85		$	41,917	47,358	$	0.89
	Effect of Dilutive Securities:
	Stock options and non-vested shares	—		277	—			—		331	(0.01		)
	Diluted EPS	$	40,584	47,984	$	0.85		$	41,917	47,689	$	0.88
		Thirty-nine Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		November 2, 2013						October 27, 2012
		Income		Weighted	Per Share			Income		Weighted	Per Share
				Average	Amount					Average	Amount
				Shares						Shares
	Basic EPS	$	103,280	47,703	$	2.17		$	102,949	47,307	$	2.18
	Effect of Dilutive Securities:
	Stock options and non-vested shares	—		256	(0.02		)	—		343	(0.02		)
	Diluted EPS	$	103,280	47,959	$	2.15		$	102,949	47,650	$	2.16

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Schedule of Investments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of investments, cost and fair value	'
	The following is a summary of investments as of November 2, 2013:
		Amortized			Gross		Gross			Other-than-			Estimated
		Cost or			Unrealized		Unrealized			Temporary			Fair
		Par Value			Gains		Losses			Impairment			Value
	Available-for-Sale Securities:
	Auction-rate securities	$	13,025		$	—	$	(1,225	)	$	(725	)	$	11,075
	Preferred stock	400			—		—			(395		)	5
		$	13,425		$	—	$	(1,225	)	$	(1,120	)	$	11,080
	Held-to-Maturity Securities:
	State and municipal bonds	$	41,056		$	141	$	(3	)	$	—		$	41,194
	Trading Securities:
	Mutual funds	$	11,337		$	1,289	$	—		$	—		$	12,626
	The following is a summary of investments as of February 2, 2013:
		Amortized			Gross		Gross			Other-than-			Estimated
		Cost or			Unrealized		Unrealized			Temporary			Fair
		Par Value			Gains		Losses			Impairment			Value
	Available-for-Sale Securities:
	Auction-rate securities	$	13,075		$	—	$	(1,482	)	$	(725	)	$	10,868
	Preferred stock	2,000			—		—			(1,974		)	26
		$	15,075		$	—	$	(1,482	)	$	(2,699	)	$	10,894
	Held-to-Maturity Securities:
	State and municipal bonds	$	40,155		$	108	$	(15	)	$	—		$	40,248
	Certificates of deposit	500			4		—			—			504
		$	40,655		$	112	$	(15	)	$	—		$	40,752
	Trading Securities:
	Mutual funds	$	10,257		$	343	$	—		$	—		$	10,600
Schedule of auction rate and preferred securities	'
	The auction-rate securities and preferred stock were invested as follows as of November 2, 2013:
	Nature		Underlying Collateral	Par Value
	Municipal revenue bonds		100% insured by AAA/AA/A-rated bond insurers	$	10,025
	Municipal bond funds		Fixed income instruments within issuers' money market funds	50
	Student loan bonds		Student loans guaranteed by state entities	2,950
	Preferred stock		Underlying investments of closed-end funds	400
	Total par value			$	13,425
Schedule of amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity	'
	The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity as of November 2, 2013 is as follows:
		Amortized			Fair
		Cost			Value
	Held-to-Maturity Securities
	Less than 1 year	$	25,455		$	25,483
	1 - 5 years	15,601			15,711
		$	41,056		$	41,194

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	'
	The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		Quoted Prices in			Significant		Significant
		Active Markets			Observable		Unobservable
		for Identical			Inputs		Inputs
		Assets
	November 2, 2013	(Level 1)			(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Auction-rate securities	$	—		$	178	$	10,897	$	11,075
	Preferred stock	5			—		—		5
	Trading securities (including mutual funds)	12,626			—		—		12,626
	Totals	$	12,631		$	178	$	10,897	$	23,706
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		Quoted Prices in			Significant		Significant
		Active Markets			Observable		Unobservable
		for Identical			Inputs		Inputs
		Assets
	February 2, 2013	(Level 1)			(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Auction-rate securities	$	—		$	178	$	10,690	$	10,868
	Preferred stock	26			—		—		26
	Trading securities (including mutual funds)	10,600			—		—		10,600
	Totals	$	10,626		$	178	$	10,690	$	21,494
Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, unobservable input reconciliation	'
	Changes in the fair value of the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
		Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
		Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
		Available-for-Sale Securities					Trading Securities
		Auction-rate			Preferred		Mutual		Total
		Securities			Stock		Funds
	Balance, beginning of year	$	10,690		$	—	$	—	$	10,690
	Total gains and losses:
	Included in other comprehensive income	257			—		—		257
	Purchases, Issuances, Sales, and Settlements:
	Sales	(50		)	—		—		(50		)
	Balance, end of quarter	$	10,897		$	—	$	—	$	10,897
		Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
		Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
		Available-for-Sale Securities					Trading Securities
		Auction-rate			Preferred		Mutual		Total
		Securities			Stock		Funds
	Balance, beginning of year	$	11,220		$	—	$	—	$	11,220
	Total gains and losses:
	Included in other comprehensive income	2			—		—		2
	Purchases, Issuances, Sales, and Settlements:
	Sales	(50		)	—		—		(50		)
	Balance, end of quarter	$	11,172		$	—	$	—	$	11,172

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-based compensation expense	'
	Information regarding the impact of compensation expense related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock is as follows:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
		November 2, 2013			October 27, 2012			November 2, 2013				October 27, 2012
	Stock-based compensation expense, before tax	$	2,433		$	1,999		$	7,450			$	6,136
	Stock-based compensation expense, after tax	$	1,533		$	1,259		$	4,694			$	3,866
Summary of stock-based compensation activity related to stock options	'
	A summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation activity related to stock options for the thirty-nine week period ended November 2, 2013 is as follows:
		Shares		Weighted			Weighted			Aggregate
				Average			Average			Intrinsic
				Exercise			Remaining			Value
				Price			Contractual
							Life
	Outstanding - beginning of year	42,808		$	1.79
	Granted	—		—
	Expired/forfeited	(496	)	0.01
	Exercised	(18,190	)	0.01
	Outstanding - end of quarter	24,122		$	3.17		1.17	years		$	1,102
	Exercisable - end of quarter	24,122		$	3.17		1.17	years		$	1,102
Summary of stock-based compensation activity related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock	'
	A summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation activity related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock for the thirty-nine week period ended November 2, 2013 is as follows:
		Shares		Weighted Average
				Grant Date
				Fair Value
	Non-Vested - beginning of year	419,261		$	39.52
	Granted	254,400		47.03
	Forfeited	(2,577	)	40.33
	Vested	(50,728	)	43.6
	Non-Vested - end of quarter	620,356		$	42.26

Description_of_the_Business_Na

Description of the Business (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
	store	store	segment	store
	state	state	store	state
			state
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Number of reportable segments (segment)	'	'	1	'
Number of stores (store)	452	440	452	440
Number of states in which stores are located (state)	43	43	43	43
New stores opened during the period (store)	1	1	13	9
Stores substantially renovated during the period (store)	2	7	5	19
Stores closed during the period (store)	1	'	1	'

Description_of_the_Business_In

Description of the Business (Information Regarding Major Product Lines) (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of net sales	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Denims [Member]	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of net sales	48.50%	50.60%	43.90%	44.50%
Tops (including sweaters) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of net sales	30.30%	30.30%	30.10%	31.30%
Accessories [Member]	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of net sales	8.20%	8.00%	8.30%	8.20%
Sportswear / Fashions [Member]	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of net sales	1.90%	1.40%	8.10%	7.60%
Footwear [Member]	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of net sales	5.90%	5.30%	6.10%	5.60%
Outerwear [Member]	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of net sales	2.90%	3.20%	1.70%	1.70%
Casual bottoms [Member]	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of net sales	1.00%	0.80%	0.90%	0.80%
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of net sales	1.30%	0.40%	0.90%	0.30%

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Income	'	'	'	'
Basic EPS, Income	$40,584	$41,917	$103,280	$102,949
Effect of dilutive stock options and non-vested shares, Income	0	0	0	0
Diluted EPS, Income	$40,584	$41,917	$103,280	$102,949
Weighted Average Shares	'	'	'	'
Basic EPS, Weighted Average Shares (shares)	47,707	47,358	47,703	47,307
Effect of dilutive stock options and non-vested shares, Weighted Average Shares (shares)	277	331	256	343
Diluted EPS, Weighted Average Shares (shares)	47,984	47,689	47,959	47,650
Per Share Amount	'	'	'	'
Basic EPS, Per Share Amount (dollars per share)	$0.85	$0.89	$2.17	$2.18
Effect of dilutive stock options and non-vested shares, Per Share Amount (dollars per share)	$0	($0.01)	($0.02)	($0.02)
Diluted EPS, Per Share Amount (dollars per share)	$0.85	$0.88	$2.15	$2.16

Investments_Schedule_of_Invest

Investments (Schedule of Investments) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	$13,425	$15,075
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	-1,225	-1,482
Available-for-Sale Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	-1,120	-2,699
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	11,080	10,894
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	41,056	40,655
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	141	112
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	-3	-15
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	0	0
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Estimated Fair Value	41,194	40,752
Auction-rate securities [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	13,025	13,075
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	-1,225	-1,482
Available-for-Sale Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	-725	-725
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	11,075	10,868
Preferred stock [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	400	2,000
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Available-for-Sale Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	-395	-1,974
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	5	26
State and municipal bonds [Member]	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	41,056	40,155
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	141	108
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	-3	-15
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	0	0
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Estimated Fair Value	41,194	40,248
Certificates of deposit [Member]	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	'	500
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	4
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	0
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	'	0
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Estimated Fair Value	'	504
Mutual funds [Member]	'	'
Trading Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Trading Securities, Amortized Cost or Par Value	11,337	10,257
Trading Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	1,289	343
Trading Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Trading Securities, Other-than-Temporary Impairment	0	0
Trading Securities, Estimated Fair Value	$12,626	$10,600

Investments_Par_Value_Details

Investments (Par Value) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities, par value	$13,425	$15,075
Auction-rate securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities, par value	13,025	13,075
Auction-rate securities [Member] | Municipal revenue bonds [Member]	'	'
Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'
Underlying Collateral	'100% insured by AAA/AA/A-rated bond insurers	'
Available-for-sale securities, par value	10,025	'
Percentage of bond insured by AAA/AA/A-rated bond insurers (percent)	100.00%	'
Auction-rate securities [Member] | Municipal bond funds [Member]	'	'
Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'
Underlying Collateral	'Fixed income instruments within issuers' money market funds	'
Available-for-sale securities, par value	50	'
Auction-rate securities [Member] | Student loan bonds [Member]	'	'
Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'
Underlying Collateral	'Student loans guaranteed by state entities	'
Available-for-sale securities, par value	2,950	'
Preferred stock [Member]	'	'
Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'
Underlying Collateral	'Underlying investments of closed-end funds	'
Available-for-sale securities, par value	$400	$2,000

Investments_HeldToMaturity_Sec

Investments (Held-To-Maturity Securities) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Contractual maturities of held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost:	'	'
Less than 1 year, Amortized Cost	$25,455	'
1 - 5 years, Amortized Cost	15,601	'
Total, Amortized Cost	41,056	'
Contractual maturities of held-to-maturity securities, at fair values:	'	'
Less than 1 year, Fair Value	25,483	'
1 - 5 years, Fair Value	15,711	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities, Estimated Fair Value	$41,194	$40,752

Investments_Narrative_Details

Investments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities classified as noncurrent	$11,080	$10,869
Long-term investment, held-to-maturity securities	15,601	14,266
Temporary impairment	1,225	1,482
Other-than-temporary impairment	1,120	2,699
Accumulated comprehensive loss, cumulative unrealized losses on available for sale securities, net of tax	772	934
Available-for-sale securities, par value	13,425	15,075
Available-for-sale securities, estimated fair value	11,080	10,894
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Dutch auction, reset interval (days)	'7 days	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Dutch auction, reset interval (days)	'49 days	'
Auction-rate securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Temporary impairment	1,225	1,482
Other-than-temporary impairment	725	725
Available-for-sale securities, par value	13,025	13,075
Available-for-sale securities, estimated fair value	11,075	10,868
Auction-rate securities [Member] | AA/Aa-rated [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Securities by credit rating (percent)	76.00%	'
Auction-rate securities [Member] | A-rated [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Securities by credit rating (percent)	21.00%	'
Auction-rate securities [Member] | Below A-rated [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Securities by credit rating (percent)	3.00%	'
Auction Rate Securities and Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities classified as noncurrent	'	10,869
Par value of securities liquidated	1,650	'
Available-for-sale securities classified as current	'	25
Preferred stock [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Temporary impairment	0	0
Other-than-temporary impairment	395	1,974
Available-for-sale securities, par value	400	2,000
Available-for-sale securities, estimated fair value	$5	$26

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Inputs) (Details) (Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member], Auction-rate securities [Member], Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Minimum [Member]	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'
Durations until redemption (years)	'6 months
Discount rates (percent)	0.88%
Loss severities (percent)	0.00%
Maximum [Member]	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'
Durations until redemption (years)	'29 years
Discount rates (percent)	5.80%
Loss severities (percent)	25.00%
Weighted Average [Member]	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'
Durations until redemption (years)	'6 years 4 months 24 days
Discount rates (percent)	2.28%
Loss severities (percent)	2.66%

Fair_Value_Measurements_Recurr

Fair Value Measurements (Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	$11,080	$10,894
Auction-rate securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	11,075	10,868
Preferred stock [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	5	26
Mutual funds [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	12,626	10,600
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Totals	23,706	21,494
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Auction-rate securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	11,075	10,868
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Preferred stock [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	5	26
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mutual funds [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	12,626	10,600
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Totals	12,631	10,626
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Auction-rate securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	0	0
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Preferred stock [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	5	26
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Mutual funds [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	12,626	10,600
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Totals	178	178
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Auction-rate securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	178	178
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Preferred stock [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	0	0
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Mutual funds [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	0	0
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Totals	10,897	10,690
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Auction-rate securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	10,897	10,690
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Preferred stock [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	0	0
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Mutual funds [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading securities (including mutual funds)	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Temporary impairment	$1,225	$1,482
Other-than-Temporary Impairment	1,120	2,699
Held-to-maturity securities, fair value	41,194	40,752
Held-to-maturity securities, carrying value	41,056	40,655
Auction-rate securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Temporary impairment	1,225	1,482
Other-than-Temporary Impairment	725	725
Auction-rate securities [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Temporary impairment	1,203	'
Other-than-Temporary Impairment	$725	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Change

Fair Value Measurements (Changes in Fair Value) (Details) (Fair Value Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, Level 3 securities, beginning of year	$10,690	$11,220
Unrealized gains on Level 3 securities included in other comprehensive income	257	2
Sales of Level 3 securities	-50	-50
Balance, Level 3 securities, end of quarter	10,897	11,172
Auction-rate securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, Level 3 securities, beginning of year	10,690	11,220
Unrealized gains on Level 3 securities included in other comprehensive income	257	2
Sales of Level 3 securities	-50	-50
Balance, Level 3 securities, end of quarter	10,897	11,172
Preferred stock [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, Level 3 securities, beginning of year	0	0
Unrealized gains on Level 3 securities included in other comprehensive income	0	0
Sales of Level 3 securities	0	0
Balance, Level 3 securities, end of quarter	0	0
Mutual funds [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, Level 3 securities, beginning of year	0	0
Unrealized gains on Level 3 securities included in other comprehensive income	0	0
Sales of Level 3 securities	0	0
Balance, Level 3 securities, end of quarter	$0	$0

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Feb. 02, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'	'	'
Non-cash investing activities - change in unpaid purchases of property, plant and equipment	($710)	($1,095)	'
Current liability for unpaid purchases of property, plant and equipment	1,729	'	1,019
Cash paid for income taxes	$76,691	$56,998	'

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Feb. 02, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit realized from exercised stock options	$284,000	$3,897,000	'
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Options expiration period (years)	'10 years	'	'
Shares available for grant (shares)	635,649	'	'
Excess tax benefit realized from exercised stock options	284,000	3,897,000	'
Stock options granted (shares)	0	'	0
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	882,000	11,976,000	'
Unrecognized compensation expense	0	'	'
Stock Options [Member] | Executive Officers [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares available for grant (shares)	447,457	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares available for grant (shares)	1,139,041	'	'
Unrecognized compensation expense	11,235,000	'	'
Expected weighted average period of unrecognized compensation expense recognition (years)	'2 years	'	'
Total fair value of shares vested	$2,400,000	$2,775,000	'
Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock Plan 2005 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares vested description	'Shares granted under the 2005 Plan typically vest over a period of four years, only upon certification by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors that the Company has achieved its pre-established performance targets for the fiscal year.	'	'
Vesting period (years)	'4 years	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member] | Director Restricted Stock Plan 2008 [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares vested description	'Shares granted under the 2008 Director Plan vest 25% on the date of grant and then in equal portions on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant.	'	'
Vesting period (years)	'3 years	'	'
Percentage of shares vesting annually (percent)	25.00%	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member] | Executive Officers [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares available for grant (shares)	1,113,917	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Compen

Stock-Based Compensation (Compensation Expenses) (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense, before tax	$2,433	$1,999	$7,450	$6,136
Stock-based compensation expense, after tax	$1,533	$1,259	$4,694	$3,866

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Options) (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013
Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'
Outstanding - beginning of year (shares)	42,808
Granted (shares)	0
Expired/forfeited (shares)	-496
Exercised (shares)	-18,190
Outstanding - end of quarter (shares)	24,122
Exercisable - end of quarter (shares)	24,122
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'
Outstanding - beginning of year, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$1.79
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$0
Expired/forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$0.01
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$0.01
Outstanding - end of quarter, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$3.17
Exercisable - end of quarter, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$3.17
Outstanding - end of quarter, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	'1 year 2 months 1 day
Exercisable - end of quarter, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	'1 year 2 months 1 day
Outstanding - end of quarter, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$1,102
Exercisable - end of quarter, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$1,102

StockBased_Compensation_Nonves

Stock-Based Compensation (Non-vested Shares) (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
Non-Vested - beginning of year (shares)	419,261
Granted (shares)	254,400
Forfeited (shares)	-2,577
Vested (shares)	-50,728
Non-Vested - end of quarter (shares)	620,356
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'
Non-Vested - beginning of year, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$39.52
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$47.03
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$40.33
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$43.60
Non-Vested - end of quarter, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$42.26