Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Net sales	$ 104,233	$ 103,436	$ 212,752	$ 197,058
Costs and expenses:
Merchandise, buying and occupancy	69,329	74,751	140,765	146,719
Selling, general and administrative	31,530	30,633	64,246	61,459
Depreciation and amortization	3,375	4,907	6,820	9,939
Restructuring and impairment	0	(4,696)	140	(5,494)
Total costs and expenses	104,234	105,595	211,971	212,623
Operating income (loss)	(1)	(2,159)	781	(15,565)
Other income (expense)	(37)	36	(100)	89
Income (loss) before income taxes	(38)	(2,123)	681	(15,476)
Income tax provision (benefit)	227	74	317	134
Net income (loss)	$ (265)	$ (2,197)	$ 364	$ (15,610)
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per share, basic	$ (0.01)	$ (0.06)	$ 0.01	$ (0.44)
Earnings per share, diluted	$ (0.01)	$ (0.06)	$ 0.01	$ (0.44)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, basic	36,215	35,631	36,219	35,616
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, diluted	36,215	35,631	37,114	35,616