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Basis of Presentation (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 28, 2012 weeks | Apr. 30, 2011 weeks
Basis of Presentation Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Number of Weeks in Current Quarter (in weeks) | 13 | 13
Equity Method Voting Interest, Low Ownership Range | 20.00% |
Equity Method Voting Interest, High Ownership Range | 50.00% |

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- Definition The high end of the percentage range of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the business for the investee to be accounted for under the equity method of accounting. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The low end of the percentage range of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the business for the investee to be accounted for under the equity method of accounting. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Number Of Weeks In Current Quarter + References No definition available. + Details
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