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Direct Expenses of Credit Segment in SGA - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Direct Expenses Reflected in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Bad debt expense	$ 239	$ 240	$ 498	$ 548
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Direct Expenses Reflected in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Labor and Related Expense	219	211	430	417
Postage Expense	200	188	391	379
Other Expenses	$ 203	$ 209	$ 465	$ 485

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Amount of direct write-downs of accounts receivable charged against the allowance.

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