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Related Party Transactions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions

Note 9 — Related Party Transactions

In July 2009, the Company entered into a Vendor Agreement with a related party vendor to purchase merchandise inventory. The vendor is considered a related party because one of its principals is the spouse of the Company’s Vice President of Merchandising. During fiscal 2011, the Company’s purchases from this vendor totaled approximately $25.1 million, or 12% of total merchandise purchases. During fiscal 2010, the Company’s purchases from this vendor totaled approximately $20.9 million, or 11% of total merchandise purchases. During fiscal 2009, the Company’s purchases from this vendor totaled approximately $3.5 million, or 2% of total merchandise purchases. Included in cost of sales for fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009 were $22.5 million, $18.5 million, and $1.1 million, respectively related to this vendor. Payable amounts outstanding to this vendor were approximately $1.9 million as of January 28, 2012, $1.5 million as of January 29, 2011 and $800,000 as of January 30, 2010. The Company’s payable terms with this vendor are consistent with the terms offered by other vendors in the ordinary course of business.