Significant accounting policies	3 Months Ended
Significant accounting policies	Oct. 29, 2011
Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	1. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position as of October 29, 2011 and the consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the thirteen week periods ended October 29, 2011 and October 30, 2010 of Village Super Market, Inc. (“Village” or the “Company”). The significant accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Note 1 to the Company's consolidated financial statements in the July 30, 2011 Village Super Market, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K, which should be read in conjunction with these financial statements.

The entire disclosure for all significant accounting policies of the reporting entity.