CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 42,663	$ 15,371	$ 6,110
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of deferred gain on sale leaseback	(1,465)	(1,465)	(1,466)
Provision for trademark impairment	23,110
Depreciation and amortization	12,551	13,245	15,501
Deferred taxes, net of valuation allowance	(51,908)	769	769
Stock compensation expense	1,292	2,124	547
Issuance of common stock to Board of Directors	117	121
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of businesses acquired:
Accounts receivable	(267)	(1,521)	(1,103)
Inventories	(11,278)	(2,912)	8,656
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	62	(505)	717
Intangibles and other assets	84	(619)	(231)
Accounts payable	7,105	(2,201)	(4,203)
Income taxes	(242)	(957)	918
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,602	(2,431)	4,553
Net cash provided by operating activities	23,426	19,019	30,768
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment, net	(18,038)	(9,031)	(4,634)
Proceeds from sale of businesses	258	397	635
Net cash used for investing activities	(17,780)	(8,634)	(3,999)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings (repayments) under credit facility		(3,475)	(35,243)
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock through a direct offering			12,498
Principal payments on long-term debt		(7,576)	(4,874)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options under option program	593	478	199
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	593	(10,573)	(27,420)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	6,239	(188)	(651)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of the year	4,114	4,302	4,953
End of the year	$ 10,353	$ 4,114	$ 4,302

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).