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Impairments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Jul. 31, 2010
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]      
Non-cash impairment charges $ 2.2 $ 4.6 $ 10.7
Non Cash
     
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]      
Non-cash impairment charges 2.2 4.6 8.7
Justice | Non Cash
     
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]      
Non-cash impairment charges 0.2 0.4 2.9
Maurices
     
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]      
Non-cash impairment charges on trade name     2.0
Maurices | Non Cash
     
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]      
Non-cash impairment charges 1.0 0.8 2.1
Dressbarn | Non Cash
     
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]      
Non-cash impairment charges $ 1.0 $ 3.4 $ 3.7