GUARANTEES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 03, 2013
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure, Rent and Related	$ 3,800
Guarantee Obligations Recourse	$ 2,400

Maximum potential amount of future rent and related payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.

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