Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 138,847	$ 146,684	$ 412,989	$ 415,952
Cost of goods sold	63,091	65,749	193,866	187,895
Gross profit	75,756	80,935	219,123	228,057
Selling, general and administrative expenses	63,252	64,597	192,967	193,628
Store closing, asset impairment and asset disposal expenses	653	206	1,650	822
Restructuring and other charges		193		193
Operating income	11,851	15,939	24,506	33,414
Interest expense, net	310	529	1,054	1,772
Loss on extinguishment of debt	12	28	22	37
Income before income taxes	11,529	15,382	23,430	31,605
Income tax provision	4,588	5,922	9,247	11,304
Net income	$ 6,941	$ 9,460	$ 14,183	$ 20,301
Net income per share-Basic	$ 0.53	$ 0.73	$ 1.08	$ 1.59
Average shares outstanding - Basic	13,132	12,976	13,077	12,755
Net income per share-Diluted	$ 0.52	$ 0.72	$ 1.07	$ 1.55
Average shares outstanding - Diluted	13,332	13,215	13,258	13,100