Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Net sales	$ 697,934	$ 708,244	$ 736,710
Cost of goods sold, including buying, distribution and occupancy costs	465,081	474,917	480,453
Gross margin	232,853	233,327	256,257
Selling, general and administrative expenses	236,308	247,089	237,010
(Loss) income from operations	(3,455)	(13,762)	19,247
Other income and interest , net	310	336	519
(Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes	(3,145)	(13,426)	19,766
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	(1,327)	(5,191)	7,886
Net (loss) income	$ (1,818)	$ (8,235)	$ 11,880
(Loss) earnings per share:
Basic	$ (0.04)	$ (0.18)	$ 0.27
Diluted	$ (0.04)	$ (0.18)	$ 0.27
Cash dividends declared and paid per share:	$ 0.28	$ 1.28
Shares used in computing (loss) earnings per share:
Basic	43,892	44,554	44,134
Diluted	43,892	44,554	44,409