Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2011	Oct. 02, 2010	Oct. 01, 2011	Oct. 02, 2010
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 99,338	$ 99,669	$ 301,070	$ 304,888
Cost of sales (including buying and distribution costs)	59,820	56,639	174,106	173,632
Gross margin	39,518	43,030	126,964	131,256
Selling, general and administrative expenses	52,213	50,384	153,897	153,797
Store pre-opening and closing expenses	321	562	1,256	1,645
Loss from operations	(13,016)	(7,916)	(28,189)	(24,186)
Interest expense	240	245	648	711
Interest (income)	(1)	(14)	(16)	(34)
Loss before income taxes	(13,255)	(8,147)	(28,821)	(24,863)
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes	20		(237)	509
Net loss	$ (13,275)	$ (8,147)	$ (28,584)	$ (25,372)
Basic net loss per share	$ (0.54)	$ (0.33)	$ (1.16)	$ (1.04)
Diluted net loss per share	$ (0.54)	$ (0.33)	$ (1.16)	$ (1.04)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	24,734	24,494	24,674	24,413
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	24,734	24,494	24,674	24,413