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Basis of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended
	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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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.

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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.

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Number Of Weeks In Current Quarter

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