DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) - Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Net sales and revenue	$ 47
Cost of sales	(321)
Income before income taxes	368
Provision for income taxes	(134)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	234
Gain on disposal before provision for income taxes	513
Provision for income taxes	(186)
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax	$ 327

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