Nature of Business

6 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Nature of Business/Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

NATURE OF BUSINESS

1. NATURE OF BUSINESS

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the “Company” or “PacSun”) is a leading specialty retailer rooted in the action sports, fashion and music influences of the California lifestyle. The Company sells a combination of branded and proprietary casual apparel, accessories and footwear designed to appeal to teens and young adults. It operates a nationwide, primarily mall-based chain of retail stores under the names “Pacific Sunwear” and “PacSun.” In addition, the Company operates an e-commerce website at www.pacsun.com which sells PacSun merchandise online, provides content and community for its target customers, and provides information about the Company. The Company, a California corporation, was incorporated in August 1982. As of July 30, 2011, the Company leased and operated 821 stores in each of the 50 states and Puerto Rico.