Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Consolidated Statements Of Operations [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 545,394	$ 531,192	$ 531,251
Cost of goods sold	248,497	240,166	248,476
Gross profit	296,897	291,026	282,775
Selling, general and administrative expenses	257,421	251,653	259,552
Store closing, asset impairment and asset disposal expenses	1,039	2,282	536
Restructuring and other charges	193	5,658	1,557
Goodwill impairment expense			50,389
Operating income (loss)	38,244	31,433	(29,259)
Interest expense, net	2,233	3,300	4,720
Loss on extinguishment of debt	37	51	123
Income (loss) before income taxes	35,974	28,082	(34,102)
Income tax provision	12,986	11,253	6,580
Net income (loss)	$ 22,988	$ 16,829	$ (40,682)
Net income (loss) per share-Basic	$ 1.79	$ 1.37	$ (3.39)
Average shares outstanding - Basic	12,820	12,304	11,985
Net income (loss) per share-Diluted	$ 1.75	$ 1.33	$ (3.39)
Average shares outstanding - Diluted	13,120	12,691	11,985