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Total Assets (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Jul. 28, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets $ 2,807.1 $ 1,839.6
Justice
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 694.7 636.6
Lane Bryant
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 1,016.4 [1]  
Maurices
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 499.7 486.4
Dressbarn
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 287.3 356.6
Catherines
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 89.6 [1]  
Corporate
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets $ 219.4 [2] $ 360.0 [2]
[1] The Charming Shoppes Acquisition was consummated on June 14, 2012; therefore data related to the Lane Bryant and Catherines segments for the prior reporting period is not presented.
[2] Includes assets specifically identified as Corporate assets, principally cash, investments, other corporate assets and, for Fiscal 2012, assets related to discontinued operations.