LEGAL CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
May 04, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]	NOTE 9: LEGAL CONTINGENCIES In July 2008, a lawsuit styled Jessica Chapman, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated, v. Fred's Stores of Tennessee, Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Southern Division, in which the plaintiff alleges that she and other female assistant store managers are paid less than comparable males and seeks compensable damages, liquidated damages, attorney fees and court costs. The plaintiff filed a motion seeking collective action. On or about March 15, 2013, the Magistrate Judge issued a Report and Recommendation that the case be conditionally certified as a collective action, which the District Court Judge affirmed. As a result, notice of a collective action is being sent to the appropriate class as required by the Court. The Company believes that all of its assistant managers have been properly paid and that the matter is not appropriate for collective action treatment. The Company is and will continue to vigorously defend this matter, however, it is not possible to predict whether Chapman will ultimately be able to proceed collectively and no assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in the defense of the action on the merits or otherwise. In accordance with FASB ASC 450, “Contingencies”, the Company does not believe that a loss in this matter is probable at this time. For these reasons, the Company is unable to estimate any potential loss or range of loss in the matter. The Company has tendered the matter to its Employment Practices Liability Insurance (“EPLI”) carrier for coverage under its EPLI policy. At this time, the Company expects that the EPLI carrier will participate in the defense or resolution of a part or all of the potential claims. In addition to the matters disclosed above, the Company is party to several pending legal proceedings and claims arising in the normal course of business. Although the outcome of the proceedings and claims cannot be determined with certainty, management of the Company is of the opinion that these proceedings and claims should not have a material adverse effect on the financial statements as a whole. However, litigation involves an element of uncertainty. Future developments could cause these actions or claims, individually or in aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the financial statements as a whole.

LEGAL CONTINGENCIES

3 Months Ended

May 04, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]

NOTE 9: LEGAL CONTINGENCIES

In July 2008, a lawsuit styled Jessica Chapman, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated, v. Fred's Stores of Tennessee, Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Southern Division, in which the plaintiff alleges that she and other female assistant store managers are paid less than comparable males and seeks compensable damages, liquidated damages, attorney fees and court costs. The plaintiff filed a motion seeking collective action. On or about March 15, 2013, the Magistrate Judge issued a Report and Recommendation that the case be conditionally certified as a collective action, which the District Court Judge affirmed. As a result, notice of a collective action is being sent to the appropriate class as required by the Court. The Company believes that all of its assistant managers have been properly paid and that the matter is not appropriate for collective action treatment. The Company is and will continue to vigorously defend this matter, however, it is not possible to predict whether Chapman will ultimately be able to proceed collectively and no assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in the defense of the action on the merits or otherwise. In accordance with FASB ASC 450, “Contingencies”, the Company does not believe that a loss in this matter is probable at this time. For these reasons, the Company is unable to estimate any potential loss or range of loss in the matter. The Company has tendered the matter to its Employment Practices Liability Insurance (“EPLI”) carrier for coverage under its EPLI policy. At this time, the Company expects that the EPLI carrier will participate in the defense or resolution of a part or all of the potential claims.

In addition to the matters disclosed above, the Company is party to several pending legal proceedings and claims arising in the normal course of business. Although the outcome of the proceedings and claims cannot be determined with certainty, management of the Company is of the opinion that these proceedings and claims should not have a material adverse effect on the financial statements as a whole. However, litigation involves an element of uncertainty. Future developments could cause these actions or claims, individually or in aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the financial statements as a whole.