BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010	Jul. 30, 2011
Business segment information
Net sales	$ 1,217,428	$ 1,052,967
Operating income (loss)	26,055	29,656
Interest expense	1,073	1,386
Interest income	(170)	(208)
Other, net	141	(53)
Income before income taxes	25,011	28,531
Depreciation and amortization	9,592	8,355
Capital expenditures	7,801	7,549
Goodwill	193,836	188,810	191,943
Total assets	1,580,597	1,393,662	1,400,988
Wholesale
Business segment information
Net sales	1,203,082	1,039,775
Operating income (loss)	38,403	38,842
Depreciation and amortization	9,186	7,642
Capital expenditures	7,507	7,245
Goodwill	176,505	171,479
Total assets	1,443,440	1,267,577
Other
Business segment information
Net sales	42,468	44,373
Operating income (loss)	(10,748)	(8,472)
Depreciation and amortization	406	713
Capital expenditures	294	304
Goodwill	17,331	17,331
Total assets	150,877	137,882
Eliminations
Business segment information
Net sales	(28,122)	(31,181)
Operating income (loss)	(1,600)	(714)
Total assets	(13,720)	(11,797)
Unallocated Expenses
Business segment information
Interest expense	1,073	1,386
Interest income	(170)	(208)
Other, net	$ 141	$ (53)