Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information [Abstract]
Minimum percentage of assets owned by domestic subsidiaries	90.00%
Minimum percentage of accounts receivable and inventory owned by domestic subsidiaries	95.00%

Minimum percentage of accounts receivable and inventory owned by domestic subsidiaries

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