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 9 Months Ended
Apr. 28, 2012
Apr. 30, 2011
Apr. 28, 2012
Apr. 30, 2011
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income $ 85.3 $ 86.4 $ 261.8 $ 235.7
dressbarn
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income 24.0 22.4 25.6 24.4
maurices
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income 37.9 40.3 88.0 90.1
Justice
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income 23.4 23.7 148.2 121.2
As Previously Reported
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   86.4   235.7
As Previously Reported | dressbarn
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   17.6   10.6
As Previously Reported | maurices
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   42.8   97.9
As Previously Reported | Justice
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   26.0   127.2
Adjustment
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   0   0
Adjustment | dressbarn
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   4.8   13.8
Adjustment | maurices
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   (2.5)   (7.8)
Adjustment | Justice
       
Item Effected [Line Items]        
Operating income   $ (2.3)   $ (6.0)