Fixed Assets (Detail) - Schedule of Fixed Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Fixed assets	$ 159,158	$ 166,565
Allowances for depreciation and amortization	(150,101)	(149,914)
Fixed assets, net	9,057	16,651
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Fixed assets	9,938	17,288
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Fixed assets	117,874	118,334
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Fixed assets	$ 31,346	$ 30,943

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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