Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 29, 2011
Issuance of Series A 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, issuance costs	$ 8,533	$ 2,145
Preferred stock dividend, percentage	8.00%	8.00%

Direct costs (e.g., legal and accounting fees) associated with issuing stock that is deducted from additional paid in capital. Also includes any direct costs associated with stock issues under a shelf registration.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Subparagraph (SX 210.3-04)

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-Publisher AICPA

-Name Technical Practice Aid (TPA)

-Number 4110

-Paragraph 1, 10

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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