GENERAL (Details)	3 Months Ended
Apr. 29, 2012
Fiscal Period [Line Items]
Fiscal year, minimum number of weeks	P52W
Fiscal year, maximum number of weeks	P53W

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

No definition available.

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Balance Type:	na
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