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Segment Loss (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]
Lease obligations and other closing costs	$ 32,686
Operating losses	16,605
Total segment loss	$ 49,291

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Amount of gross profit attributable to the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 205

-SubTopic 20

-Section 50

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