Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (12,516)	$ (10,523)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Rental asset depreciation expense	2,865	4,466
Purchases of rental assets	(5,982)	(8,350)
Property, equipment and improvements depreciation expense	9,667	11,374
Deferred income taxes	8	5
Loss on rental assets lost, stolen and defective	370	605
Loss on disposal or impairment of property and equipment, excluding rental assets	111	182
Non-cash stock-based compensation	123	539
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventories, net	(16,378)	(11,977)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,708	5,509
Trade accounts payable	16,028	21,034
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(644)	1,282
Other assets and liabilities, net	(486)	(392)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(5,126)	13,754
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, equipment and improvements	(7,786)	(6,557)
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,786)	(6,557)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	319,391	312,039
Repayments under revolving credit facility	(305,765)	(321,805)
Purchase of treasury stock	(128)	(357)
Change in cash overdraft	(819)	2,209
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	58
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	12,737	(7,914)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(175)	(717)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	3,730	4,172
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 3,555	$ 3,455