NOTE 6 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - Capitalized Software (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Capitalized Software [Abstract]
Balance beginning of year	$ 2,550	$ 3,954	$ 2,284
Purchases	606	173	2,814
Amortization expense	(430)	(311)	(379)
Disposals	0	(1,266)	(765)
Balance end of year	$ 2,726us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet	$ 2,550us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet	$ 3,954us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet

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Additions made to capitalized computer software costs during the period.

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For each income statement presented, the amount charged to expense for amortization of capitalized computer software costs.

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Amount before accumulated amortization of capitalized costs for computer software, including but not limited to, acquired and internally developed computer software.

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For each income statement presented, the amount charged to expense for write-downs of capitalized computer software costs to net realizable value.

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The carrying amount of capitalized computer software costs net of accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date.

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