Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 37,263	$ 41,986
Short-term investment securities	12,771	902
Inventory	141,473	131,526
Prepaid and other current assets	10,648	10,522
Income tax receivable	1,134	11,195
Deferred tax asset	6,088	5,829
Assets held for sale	1,415	1,415
Total current assets	210,792	203,375
Property and equipment, net	70,995	90,541
Long-term investment securities	5,754	18,840
Deferred tax asset	3,863	1,223
Other assets	741	798
Total assets	292,145	314,777
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	62,690	78,941
Accrued expenses	14,435	15,729
Accrued compensation	8,129	10,345
Layaway deposits	660	603
Total current liabilities	85,914	105,618
Other long-term liabilities	10,260	12,756
Total liabilities	96,174	118,374
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 32,000,000 shares; 15,295,780 shares issued as of February 2, 2013 and 15,062,300 shares issued as of January 28, 2012; 15,130,030 shares outstanding as of February 2, 2013 and 14,896,550 shares outstanding as of January 28, 2012	149	148
Paid in capital	80,380	78,588
Retained earnings	115,607	117,832
Treasury stock, at cost; 165,750 shares as of February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012	(165)	(165)
Total stockholders' equity	195,971	196,403
Commitments and contingencies (note 11)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 292,145	$ 314,777