v2.4.0.6
Reconciliation of Operating Income for each Segment under Historical and Recasted Basis of Reporting (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2012
Jan. 29, 2011
Jan. 28, 2012
Jan. 29, 2011
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income $ 100.0 $ 71.5 $ 176.5 $ 149.3
dressbarn
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income (3.4) (5.2) 1.6 2.1
maurices
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income 26.4 24.5 50.1 49.8
Justice
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income 77.0 52.2 124.8 97.4
As Previously Reported
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   71.5   149.3
As Previously Reported | dressbarn
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   (10.3)   (6.8)
As Previously Reported | maurices
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   27.1   55.0
As Previously Reported | Justice
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   54.7   101.1
Adjustment | dressbarn
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   5.1   8.9
Adjustment | maurices
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   (2.6)   (5.2)
Adjustment | Justice
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   $ (2.5)   $ (3.7)