Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Merchandise revenue	$ 92,638	$ 94,462	$ 289,929	$ 301,175
Rental revenue	15,841	17,673	52,792	58,801
Gift card breakage revenue	145	149	575	537
Total revenues	108,624	112,284	343,296	360,513
Merchandise cost of revenue	65,177	65,038	201,186	206,333
Rental cost of revenue	6,299	6,456	20,470	21,768
Total cost of revenues	71,476	71,494	221,656	228,101
Gross profit	37,148	40,790	121,640	132,412
Selling, general and administrative expenses	46,180	45,675	134,607	135,753
Pre-opening expenses	30		242
Operating loss	(9,062)	(4,885)	(13,209)	(3,341)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(405)	(374)	(894)	(695)
Other, net	93	46	230	91
Loss before income taxes	(9,374)	(5,213)	(13,873)	(3,945)
Income tax benefit	(3,851)	(2,134)	(4,708)	(1,802)
Net loss	$ (5,523)	$ (3,079)	$ (9,165)	$ (2,143)
Basic loss per share	$ (0.65)	$ (0.35)	$ (1.07)	$ (0.23)
Diluted loss per share	$ (0.65)	$ (0.35)	$ (1.07)	$ (0.23)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	8,508	8,849	8,605	9,120
Dilutive effect of stock awards
Diluted	8,508	8,849	8,605	9,120