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Description of Business - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jul. 30, 2011
Apr. 28, 2012
Store
Minimum
   
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]    
Annual estimated revenues $ 2.9  
Number of stores   2,600
dressbarn
   
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]    
Number of stores   838
maurices
   
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]    
Number of stores   813
Justice
   
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]    
Number of stores   920