Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	Common Stock Class A [Member]	Common Stock Class B [Member]	Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
Balance at Jan. 29, 2011	$ 11,374		$ 323,324	$ (21,332)	$ (37,963)	$ 290	$ 275,693
Balance, shares at Jan. 29, 2011	113,736,844
Net (loss) income				8,013			8,013
Stock issued pursuant to long-term incentive plans	83		(83)
Stock issued pursuant to long-term incentive plans, shares	830,635
Stock-based compensation			900				900
Amortization of stock payment in lieu of rent			15				15
Exercise of stock options			2				2
Exercise of stock options, shares	667
Repurchase of common stock					(3,734)		(3,734)
Amortization of actuarial gain under Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan						(2)	(2)
Balance at Apr. 30, 2011	11,457		324,158	(13,319)	(41,697)	288	280,887
Balance, shares at Apr. 30, 2011	114,568,146
Balance at Jan. 28, 2012	9,066		239,000	(6,250)	(740)	(4)	241,072
Balance, shares at Jan. 28, 2012	90,660,347
Net (loss) income				(273)			(273)
Stock issued pursuant to long-term incentive plans	17		(17)
Stock issued pursuant to long-term incentive plans, shares	174,580
Stock-based compensation			994				994
Exercise of stock options	1		18				19
Exercise of stock options, shares	6,001
Repurchase of common stock					(222)		(222)
Balance at Apr. 28, 2012	$ 9,084		$ 239,995	$ (6,523)	$ (962)	$ (4)	$ 241,590
Balance, shares at Apr. 28, 2012	90,840,928