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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
At January 28, 2012, the Company had federal net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs) of approximately $285 million, and state NOL's of approximately $120 million which are available to offset future taxable income.  The Company's federal NOLs expire in varying amounts each year from 2023 through 2031 in accordance with applicable federal tax regulations and the timing of when the NOLs were incurred.  During the quarter ended April 30, 2011, the Company had a change in ownership (as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code) as a result of the issuance of common stock coupled with the redemption of all the Series B Preferred Stock held by GE Equity.  Sections 382 and 383 limit the annual utilization of certain tax attributes, including NOL carryforwards, incurred prior to a change in ownership. The limitations imposed by Sections 382 and 383 are not expected to impair the Company's ability to fully realize its NOLs; however, the annual usage of NOLs incurred prior to the change in ownership will be limited.  The Company currently has recorded a full valuation allowance for its net deferred tax assets.  The ultimate realization of these deferred tax assets and related limitations depend on the ability of the Company to generate sufficient taxable income in the future, as well as the timing of such income.