Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Composition of accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Employee compensation and benefits	$ 8,034	$ 6,526
Deferred rent	3,416	3,567
Sales taxes	2,768	3,065
Insurance, primarily self-insurance reserves	5,429	4,558
Accounting and legal	1,484	1,495
Gift certificates and store credits	4,176	4,423
Supplemental executive retirement plan benefits	300	600
Other	11,938	9,446
Total	$ 37,545	$ 33,680