Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale.

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Segments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013 Segment	Jan. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	3
Finished goods	$ 229,268	$ 271,155	$ 198,621
Wholesale Licensed
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Finished goods	145,400		135,200
Wholesale non-licensed
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Finished goods	45,200		27,800
Retail
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Finished goods	$ 38,700		$ 35,600