Segment Reporting Information by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 279,460	$ 299,099	$ 851,862	$ 920,502
Direct profit	12,436	51,553	40,543	164,618
Stores
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	229,819	242,136	698,554	750,579
Direct profit	4,146	34,700	17,930	117,173
Direct Marketing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	49,641	56,963	153,308	169,923
Direct profit	$ 8,290	$ 16,853	$ 22,613	$ 47,445