Reserve for Closed Stores (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 31, 2011	May 01, 2011	Jan. 30, 2011	Aug. 01, 2010	May 02, 2010	Jan. 31, 2010
Components of reserve for closed stores
Total remaining gross occupancy costs	$ 30,297		$ 34,313	$ 38,059
Less:
Expected Sublease Income	(18,574)		(22,964)	(25,198)
Interest costs	(1,549)		(1,585)	(1,892)
Reserve for closed stores	10,174	11,315	9,764	10,969	10,190	8,216
Current portion, included in other current liabilities	2,972		3,056	3,153
Noncurrent portion, included in other noncurrent liabilities	$ 7,202		$ 6,708	$ 7,816