Description of Business - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 29, 2011 Store	Jul. 30, 2011 Minimum	Oct. 29, 2011 dressbarn Store	Oct. 29, 2011 maurices Store	Oct. 29, 2011 Justice Store
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Annual estimated Revenue		$ 2.9
Number of stores	2,500		836	797	917