Rent Expense Under Operating Leases (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2010
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rent expense	$ 27,535	$ 29,446	$ 32,283

Rental expense incurred for leased assets including furniture and equipment which has not been recognized in costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues; for example, cost of goods sold or other operating costs and expenses.

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