Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Allowances on accounts receivable	$ 6,071	$ 6,900	$ 4,876
Accumulated amortization on trademarks	2,787	2,246	1,712
Accumulated amortization on other intangibles	$ 15,406	$ 13,645	$ 11,857
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	80,000,000	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	24,782,586	24,757,826	24,651,206
Common stock, shares outstanding	24,294,122	24,269,362	24,162,742