Consolidated Balance Sheets Parentheticals (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	30,444	56,946
Less treasury stock, at cost (in shares)	0	20,508