8. Employee Benefit Plans (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 29, 2012	Jan. 29, 2012
Postemployment Benefits Liability	$ 7,659	$ 7,569

The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the obligations recognized for the various benefits provided to former or inactive employees, their beneficiaries, and covered dependents after employment but before retirement.

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