Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 49,615	$ 51,316
Short-term investments	16,503	25,240
Inventory	70,800	70,267
Prepaid expenses and other	19,574	21,714
Deferred tax assets	5,953	6,050
Total current assets	162,445	174,587
Property and equipment, net	105,790	123,219
Deposits and other	4,902	4,550
Long-term investments	1,722	2,983
Deferred tax assets	3,104	5,268
Total assets	277,963	310,607
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	23,828	22,024
Accrued liabilities	44,253	37,963
Income taxes payable	171	668
Total current liabilities	68,252	60,655
Deferred rent and other	20,486	26,255
Income taxes payable	1,812	1,911
Deferred compensation	4,410	4,289
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
Common shares, no par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 42,047,991 and 44,629,656 shares issued and outstanding at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 respectively	129,354	128,062
Retained earnings	53,866	89,653
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(217)	(218)
Total shareholders' equity	183,003	217,497
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 277,963	$ 310,607