Reserve for Closed Stores (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2011	Aug. 01, 2010	Jul. 31, 2011	Aug. 01, 2010
Activity related to the reserve for closed stores
Opening balance	$ 11,315	$ 10,190	$ 9,764	$ 8,216
Provision for new store closures	0	749	0	3,551
Changes in sublease assumptions	106	992	2,636	992
Other	(29)	211	169	331
Charges, net	77	1,952	2,805	4,874
Payments	(1,218)	(1,173)	(2,395)	(2,121)
Ending balance	$ 10,174	$ 10,969	$ 10,174	$ 10,969