GENERAL (Details)	9 Months Ended
Oct. 30, 2011
Fiscal Period [Line Items]
Fiscal Year Minimum Week Period	52
Fiscal Year Maximum Weeks Period	53

Maximum weeks comprising the Company's fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to February 1.

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