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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 03, 2012 | Jul. 28, 2012
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Common stock split, description | a two-for-one common stock split |
Common stock split, percentage | 100.00% |
Revenues for the post-acquisition period |  | $ 66.4
Corporate overhead expense allocated to brands |  | (4)
Fashion Bug business |  |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Number of stores |  | 600
Fashion Bug business liquidation date |  | Early in calendar year 2013 through an orderly liquidation of the related net assets.
Maurices |  |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Number of stores |  | 832
Corporate overhead costs |  | 2
Justice |  |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Number of stores |  | 942
Corporate overhead costs |  | $ 2

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