OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Reinsurance receivable	$ 59,160	$ 59,280
Income taxes receivable	668	89
Other	610	610
Other current assets	$ 60,438	$ 59,979

Carrying amount due within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from tax authorities as of the balance sheet date representing refunds of overpayments or recoveries based on agreed-upon resolutions of disputes.

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The known and estimated amount recoverable as of the balance sheet date from reinsurers for claims paid or incurred by the ceding insurer and associated claims settlement expenses, including estimated amounts for claims incurred but not reported, and policy benefits, net of any related valuation allowance.

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