Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Net sales	$ 741,745	$ 697,934	$ 708,244
Cost of goods sold, including buying, distribution and occupancy costs	473,505	465,081	474,917
Gross margin	268,240	232,853	233,327
Selling, general and administrative expenses	237,401	236,308	247,089
Income (loss) from operations	30,839	(3,455)	(13,762)
Other income and interest, net	138	310	336
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes	30,977	(3,145)	(13,426)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	11,507	(1,327)	(5,191)
Net income (loss)	19,470	(1,818)	(8,235)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 0.46	$ (0.04)	$ (0.18)
Diluted	$ 0.46	$ (0.04)	$ (0.18)
Cash dividends declared and paid per share:	$ 0.32	$ 0.28	$ 1.28
Shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	41,970	43,892	44,554
Diluted	42,737	43,892	44,554
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)	19,470	(1,818)	(8,235)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(79)	(23)	71
Unrealized gain on short-term and long-term investments, net of taxes of $1, $30, and $85	7	24	121
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(72)	1	192
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 19,398	$ (1,817)	$ (8,043)