Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2012	May 02, 2015
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity Reverse Stock Split Conversion Ratio	0.435
Contractual Obligations [Abstract]
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed		$ 4.4
New store locations for which lease agreements signed, number		29
Operating Leases, future minimum payments due, current, new stores		7.6
Incentive to Lessee		$ 11.4us-gaap_IncentiveToLessee

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Represents the number of new store locations for which leases have been signed.

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Represents the aggregate annual rent for new store locations expected to be opened.

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This item represents the conversion ratio used in the calculation of the reverse stock split related to the Merger.

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This item represents the deferred charge for an incentive or inducement granted by a lessor to a lessee, in order to motivate the lessee to enter the lease agreement, which incentive or inducement is to be recognized as a reduction of rental revenue over the lease term.

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Minimum amount to be expended to satisfy the terms of arrangements in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services, excluding long-term purchase commitments or unconditional purchase obligations.

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