3. Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) - Property, Plant and Equipment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2012
Depreciable property at cost	$ 60,573	$ 57,749
Less accumulated depreciation	40,091	41,117
Total depreciable property, net	20,482	16,632
Land	1,152	1,357
Construction in progress	1,279	3,680
Property, plant and equipment, net	22,913	21,669
Computer Software and Hardware [Member]
Depreciable property at cost	27,892	26,347
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Depreciable property at cost	23,680	24,501
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Depreciable property at cost	3,650	3,708
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Depreciable property at cost	2,675	777
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Depreciable property at cost	1,974	1,653
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Depreciable property at cost	$ 702	$ 763

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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