Related Party Transactions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Merchandise Sourcing, Transactions and Logistic Expense, to Related Party [Table Text Block]

The amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income are as follows:



	2011		2010		2009
	(in thousands)
Merchandise Sourcing	$	198,162	$	434,642	$	464,709
Transaction and Logistics Services	$	24,788	$	58,098	$	67,467

Limited Brands LLC Agreement Fee [Table Text Block]

These charges are included in other operating (income) expense, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:



	2011		2010		2009
	(in thousands)
Limited Brands LLC Agreement Fee (including termination fee)	$	—	$	4,156	$	2,275

Golden Gate Advisory Fees and Out of Pocket Expenses [Table Text Block]

These charges are included in other operating (income) expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:



	2011		2010		2009
	(in thousands)
Advisory fees and out-of-pocket expenses (including termination fee)	$	—	$	12,752	$	7,153

Other Golden Gate Affiliates, Related Party Expenses [Table Text Block]

The Company incurred the following charges, included primarily in cost of goods sold, buying, and occupancy costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:



	2011		2010		2009
	(in thousands)
E-commerce warehouse and fulfillment	$	32,869	$	18,780	$	19,248
Software licenses and maintenance and consulting	$	228	$	323	$	255