MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES
Value of inventory under FIFO method	$ 572.1	$ 536.4
Inventory adjustments	$ 4.6	$ 4.6

Certain changes made in the current period to the value and amount of inventory reported.

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