Employee Retirement Plans (Details)	Jan. 29, 2012
Employee Retirement Plans [Abstract]
Employee Retirement Plans Maximum Contribution Percentage Of Earnings	100.00%

Employee Retirement Plans Maximum Contribution Percentage Of Earnings

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