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Post Acquisition Consolidated Statement of Operations (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Jul. 31, 2010
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 3,353.3 $ 2,914.0 $ 2,374.6
Income (Loss) from continuing operations 171.8 170.5 133.4
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (9.6) [1]    
Net income (loss) 162.2 170.5 133.4
Charming Shoppes Acquisition
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Net sales 156.1    
Income (Loss) from continuing operations (37.8)    
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (9.6)    
Net income (loss) $ (47.4)    
[1] Loss from discontinued operations is presented net of a $5.1 million income tax benefit for the year ended July 28, 2012.