v2.4.0.6

Business Events - Additional Information (Detail) |  | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2010 Store | Jul. 28, 2012 Hot Topic stores Store | Jul. 28, 2012 Torrid stores Store
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of underperforming stores to be closed | 50 |  |
Number of underperforming stores closed |  | 41 | 7

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