Cover [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Stock Class A Common Stock Class A Common Stock Class B Common Stock Class B Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Document Type Document Type Document Quarterly Report Document Quarterly Report Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Transition Report Document Transition Report Entity File Number Entity File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Security Exchange Name Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Shell Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Accounts receivable Debt Securities, Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Short-term investments Retail Related Inventory, Merchandise Merchandise inventories Other Assets, Current Other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $2,769,402, $2,638,167 and $2,699,516, respectively) Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Operating lease assets Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Deferred income taxes Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses Operating Lease, Liability, Current Current portion of operating lease liabilities Accrued Income Taxes, Current Federal and state income taxes Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent Long-term debt Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Operating lease liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust, Noncurrent Subordinated debentures Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Treasury Stock, Common, Value Less treasury stock, at cost Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance Balance Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation Income Statement Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Net sales Net sales from external customers Includes income generated through a long-term marketing and servicing alliance with a consumer financing company, rental income, shipping and handling fees, gift card breakage, lease income on leased departments and other miscellaneous income. Service Charges and Other Income Service charges and other income Revenues Total net sales, service charges and other income Cost of Revenue Cost of sales Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative expenses Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Operating Lease, Expense Rentals Interest Income (Expense), Net Interest and debt (income) expense, net Other expense Other Expense Other expense Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Gain on disposal of assets Gain on disposal of assets Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income before income taxes Income before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income taxes Net income Net income Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings per share - Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted Earnings per share - Diluted Statement of Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other comprehensive income: Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments (net of tax of $238, $117, $716 and $350, respectively) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments, tax Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings Treasury Stock, Common [Member] Treasury Stock, Common Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive income Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture Issuance of shares under equity plans of 3,600 and 4,500 during the nine months ended November 2, 2024 and October 28, 2023, respectively. Equity impact of the cost of common stock, including excise tax, that was repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. Treasury Stock, Common, Value, Acquired, Cost Method, Including Excise Tax Purchase of 293,583 and 150,908 shares of treasury stock (including excise tax) during the three months ended and 293,583 and 865,610 shares during the nine months ended November 2, 2024 and October 28, 2023, respectively. Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract] Cash dividends declared: Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Common stock, $0.25 and $0.25 per share during the three months ended and $0.75 and $0.65 during the nine months ended November 2, 2024 and October 28, 2023, respectively CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract] CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract] Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture Common stock, shares issued under equity plans Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury stock, shares acquired Number of shares repurchased Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Common stock, cash dividends declared per share Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Operating activities: Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization of property and other deferred costs Depreciation and Amortization of Property and Other Deferred Costs Depreciation and amortization of property and other deferred costs Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, excluding insurance gain Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, excluding insurance gain Gain on disposal of assets Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest Accrued interest on short-term investments Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Increase in accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories Increase in merchandise inventories Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets Decrease in other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets (Increase) decrease in other assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities Increase in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities The net change during the period in the amount of cash payments due to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings and the net change during the reporting period in temporary differences that results from income (loss) that is recognized for accounting purposes but not for tax purposes and vice versa. Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Income Taxes Including Deferred Tax Liabilities Decrease in income taxes payable Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Investing activities: Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities Proceeds from disposal of assets Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Investing Activities Proceeds from insurance Payments to Acquire Short-Term Investments Purchase of short-term investments Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Short-Term Investments Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Financing activities: Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Cash dividends paid Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Purchase of treasury stock Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Non-cash transactions: Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Accrued capital expenditures Stock Issued Stock awards Accrued treasury stock purchases and related excise taxes. Accrued Treasury Stock Purchases Accrued purchases of treasury stock and excise taxes Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Basis of Presentation Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract] Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block] Accounting Standards Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Business Segments Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings Per Share Data Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Retirement Benefits [Text Block] Benefit Plans Line of Credit Facility [Abstract] Short-term Debt [Text Block] Revolving Credit Agreement Schedule of Share Repurchase Program Activity [Abstract] Schedule of Share Repurchase Program Activity [Abstract] Treasury Stock [Text Block] Stock Repurchase Programs Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] (Gain) Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets (Gain) Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets [Text Block] Gain on Disposal of Fixed Assets Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures Subsequent Event [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Event Tabular disclosure of entity-wide percentage of revenues from external customers for each product and segment. Schedule of Entity Wide Information Percentage of Revenue from External Customers by Product and Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of percentage of net sales by segment and major product line Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of segment reporting information, by segment Schedule of Contract Liabilities - Retail [Table Text Block] Schedule of Contract Liabilities - Retail [Table Text Block] Schedule of contract liabilities Schedule of Accounts Receivable, Contract Assets and Liabilities - Construction [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accounts Receivable, Contract Assets and Liabilities - Construction [Table Text Block] Schedule of accounts receivable, contract assets and liabilities - Construction Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings per share Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of net periodic benefit costs Schedule of Repurchase Agreements [Table Text Block] Schedule of share repurchase activity Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Represents details pertaining to cosmetics, a major product line of the entity. Cosmetics Cosmetics Represents details pertaining to ladies' apparel, a major product line of the entity. Ladies Apparel [Member] Ladies' Apparel Represents details pertaining to ladies' accessories and lingerie, a major product line of the entity. Ladies Accessories and Lingerie [Member] Ladies' Accessories and Lingerie Represents details pertaining to juniors' and children's apparel, a major product line of the entity. Juniors and Children's Apparel [Member] Juniors' and Children's Apparel Represents details pertaining to men's apparel and accessories, a major product line of the entity. Mens Apparel and Accessories [Member] Men's Apparel and Accessories Represents details pertaining to shoes, a major product line of the entity. Shoes [Member] Shoes Represents details pertaining to home and furniture, a major product line of the entity. Home and Furniture [Member] Home and Furniture Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segment Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Intersegment Eliminations Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Represents details pertaining to the Retail Operations segment of the entity. Retail operations Retail operations Construction Segment Construction Construction Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Product Concentration Risk Product Concentration Risk Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Revenue, Product and Service Benchmark Revenue, Product and Service Benchmark Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Business Segments Number of Reportable Segments Number of reportable segments Represents the number of store formats across all stores. Number of Store Formats Number of store formats Concentration Risk, Percentage Concentration Risk, Percentage Gross Profit Gross margin Contract with Customer, Liability Contract liabilities Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Contract liabilities, revenue recognized Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract] Segment Reporting Accounts Receivable, Construction Segment Accounts Receivable, Construction Segment Accounts Receivable, Construction Segment Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, construction segment Costs and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Contracts, Construction Segment Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, construction segment Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, construction segment Billings in Excess of Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts, Construction Segment Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, construction segment Revenue Recognized, previously recorded in Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings Revenue Recognized, Previously Recorded in Billings in Excess of Costs and Estimated Earnings Revenue Recognized, previously recorded in Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount, construction segment Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Basic: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - Diluted The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Also, the number of shares of preferred stocks, other dilutive securities or potentially dilutive securities that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Dilutive And Potentially Dilutive Securities Total dilutive and potentially dilutive securities outstanding (in shares) Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Outstanding letters of credit under the Company's revolving credit facility Letters of credit issued Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer Employer contribution Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Plan Payments Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Plan Payments Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit contributions, remainder of year Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract] Components of net periodic benefit costs: Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss) Net actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) Net periodic benefit costs Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Credit agreement Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Expansion Option Line of Credit Facility, Expansion Option Expansion option Long-term Line of Credit Borrowings outstanding Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Reference rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread On Variable Rate, Condition One Debt Instrument, Basis Spread On Variable Rate, Condition One Basis spread on variable rate, condition one Line Of Credit Facility, Quarterly Availability, Percentage Of Commitment Fee Maximum, For Condition One Line Of Credit Facility, Quarterly Availability, Percentage Of Commitment Fee Maximum, For Condition One Quarterly availability, percentage of commitment fee maximum for condition one Debt Instrument, Basis Spread On Variable Rate, Condition Two Debt Instrument, Basis Spread On Variable Rate, Condition Two Basis spread on variable rate, condition two Line Of Credit Facility, Quarterly Availability, Percentage Of Commitment Fee Minimum, For Condition Two Line Of Credit Facility, Quarterly Availability, Percentage Of Commitment Fee Minimum, For Condition Two Quarterly availability, percentage of commitment fee minimum for condition two Line Of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage, Condition One Line Of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage, Condition One Commitment fee for unused borrowings, condition one Line Of Credit Facility, Quarterly Availability, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage, Maximum For Condition One Line Of Credit Facility, Quarterly Availability, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage, Maximum For Condition One Unused borrowings, percentage of total commitment maximum for condition one Line Of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage, Condition Two Line Of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage, Condition Two Commitment fee for unused borrowings, condition two Line Of Credit Facility, Quarterly Availability, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage, Minimum For Condition Two Line Of Credit Facility, Quarterly Availability, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage, Minimum For Condition Two Unused borrowings, percentage of total commitment minimum for condition two Represents the line of credit availability for the entity to have no financial covenant requirements. Line of Credit Facility, Line of Credit Availability for No Covenant Requirements Minimum line of credit availability for no financial covenant requirements Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Unutilized credit facility borrowing capacity Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Represents details pertaining to the stock repurchase program approved in February 2022. February 2022 Stock Plan [Member] February 2022 Stock Plan Represents details pertaining to the stock repurchase program approved in May 2023. May 2023 Stock Plan [Member] May 2023 Stock Plan Statistical Measurement [Axis] Range [Axis] Statistical Measurement [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Stock repurchase programs Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Repurchase of common stock remaining authorization Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Cost of shares repurchased Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Average price per share Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] (Gain) Loss on Disposal of Assets Represents entity's number of former retail store locations sold during the period. Number of Former Retail Store Locations Sold Number of former retail stores sold Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Basis [Axis] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value of Assets Fair Value of Assets Carrying value Carrying value Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair value disclosures Long-term Debt, Fair Value Long-term debt, fair value Long-term Debt Long-term debt Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event Dividends [Axis] Dividends [Domain] A special dividend for FY 2024. S 2024 Dividends [Member] Special dividend Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid Dividends payable, date to be paid Dividends Payable, Date of Record Dividends payable, date of record