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Basis Of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Oct. 27, 2012 | Jul. 28, 2012 store
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Number of stores |  | 3,900
Revenues for the post-acquisition period | $ 148.5 |
Fashion Bug Business [Member] |  |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Number of stores | 600 |
Fashion Bug business liquidation date | early in calendar year 2013 through an orderly liquidation of the related net assets |

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