Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (2,206)	$ 833
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Rental asset depreciation expense	1,160	1,668
Purchases of rental assets	(2,281)	(2,930)
Property, equipment and improvements depreciation expense	3,372	3,781
Deferred income taxes	3	3
Loss on rental assets lost, stolen and defective	24	224
Loss on disposal or impairment of property and equipment, excluding rental assets	16	77
Non-cash stock-based compensation	22	164
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventories, net	746	8,894
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(804)	2,483
Trade accounts payable	3,917	2,309
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	3,076	384
Other assets and liabilities, net	198	(265)
Net cash provided by operating activities	7,243	17,625
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, equipment and improvements	(1,324)	(1,609)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,324)	(1,609)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	103,415	98,194
Repayments under revolving credit facility	(108,743)	(115,543)
Purchase of treasury stock	(28)	(194)
Change in cash overdraft	(761)	2,945
Net cash used in financing activities	(6,117)	(14,598)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(198)	1,418
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	3,730	4,172
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 3,532	$ 5,590