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Charges Related to Strategic Business Changes and Cost Reduction Plan (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

3 Months Ended

Oct. 27, 2012

Jul. 28, 2012

Apr. 28, 2012

Jan. 28, 2012

Oct. 29, 2011

Jul. 30, 2011

Apr. 30, 2011

Jan. 29, 2011

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Beginning Balance

$ (140)

$ (498)

$ (1,157)

$ (1,934)

$ (3,085)

$ (6,316)

$ (1,352)

Strategic Business Changes charges/Cost Reduction Plan charges

(4,317)

(12,794)

(9,757)

Cash payments

133

318

476

702

1,134

1,891

3,233

1,078

Non-cash adjustments

7

40

183

75

17

5,483

4,232

7,327

Ending Balance

(140)

(498)

(1,157)

(1,934)

(3,085)

(6,316)

(1,352)

Cost Reduction Plan recovery

174

365

Store Related Closure Costs

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Beginning Balance

(219)

^[1]

(82)

^[1]

(487)

^[1]

Strategic Business Changes charges/Cost Reduction Plan charges

(7,077)

^[1]

Cash payments

197

^[1]

144

^[1]

699

^[1]

93

^[1]

Non-cash adjustments

22

^[1]

(455)

^[1]

(659)

^[1]

6,497

^[1]

Ending Balance

(219)

^[1]

(82)

^[1]

(487)

^[1]

Cost Reduction Plan recovery

174

^[1]

365

^[1]

Non-Store Related Severance and Outplacement Costs

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Beginning Balance

(140)

(481)

(974)

(1,656)

(2,077)

(1,559)

(865)

Strategic Business Changes charges/Cost Reduction Plan charges

(1,330)

(1,583)

(1,850)

Cash payments

133

318

476

682

464

812

889

985

Non-cash adjustments

7

23

17

(43)

Ending Balance

(140)

(481)

(974)

(1,656)

(2,077)

(1,559)

(865)

Inventory and Asset-Related Costs

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Beginning Balance

(17)

^[2]

(85)

^[2]

(180)

^[2]

(198)

^[2]

(4,714)

^[2]

Strategic Business Changes charges/Cost Reduction Plan charges

(532)

^[2]

(9,605)

^[2]

(830)

^[2]

Cash payments

20

^[2]

182

^[2]

Non-cash adjustments

17

^[2]

68

^[2]

75

^[2]

18

^[2]

4,866

^[2]

4,891

^[2]

830

^[2]

Ending Balance

(17)

^[2]

(85)

^[2]

(180)

^[2]

(198)

^[2]

(4,714)

^[2]

Consulting Fees

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Beginning Balance

(98)

(98)

(591)

39

Strategic Business Changes charges/Cost Reduction Plan charges

(1,383)

(1,606)

Cash payments

473

753

1,645

Non-cash adjustments

98

20

Ending Balance

(98)

(98)

(591)

39

Stock Option Expense

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Strategic Business Changes charges/Cost Reduction Plan charges

(1,072)

Non-cash adjustments

$ 1,072

[1]	Store related closure costs represent charges for the closure of approximately 50 underperforming stores. Such charges include the write down and accelerated depreciation of store assets, the write down of inventory, early lease terminations and store severance, partially offset by certain credits and allowances.
[2]	Inventory and asset-related costs represent charges related to the write down and impairment of inventory and non-critical property and equipment.

X

- Definition

Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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