Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Net sales:
Net sales	$ 290,916	$ 268,752	$ 583,699	$ 566,503
Cost of goods sold, including buying and occupancy expenses	(183,830)	(179,564)	(355,640)	(355,491)
Gross profit	107,086	89,188	228,059	211,012
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(102,023)	(95,595)	(206,152)	(187,334)
Operating income (loss)	5,063	(6,407)	21,907	23,678
Interest income	61	45	102	104
Interest expense	(20,467)	(21,193)	(40,869)	(42,851)
Loss on extinguishment of debt				(1,237)
Other income (expense), net	(111)	(24)	(102)	(90)
Loss before income taxes	(15,454)	(27,579)	(18,962)	(20,396)
Income tax benefit	6,129	13,513	6,789	10,500
Net (loss) income	(9,325)	(14,066)	(12,173)	(9,896)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(25)	798	287	1,624
Net loss attributable to The Gymboree Corporation	(9,350)	(13,268)	(11,886)	(8,272)
Retail Stores
Net sales:
Net sales	278,944	259,114	559,821	547,230
Gymboree Play & Music
Net sales:
Net sales	6,260	5,799	12,588	11,591
International Retail Franchise
Net sales:
Net sales	$ 5,712	$ 3,839	$ 11,290	$ 7,682