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Inventory by Brand (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jan. 28, 2012 | Jul. 30, 2011 | Jan. 29, 2011
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Inventory Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Inventories | $ 313.0 | $ 365.3 | $ 271.3
dressbarn |  |  |
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Inventories | 105.3 | 126.2 | 107.0
maurices |  |  |
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Inventories | 85.0 | 90.8 | 67.7
Justice |  |  |
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Inventories | $ 122.7 | $ 148.3 | $ 96.6

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