The cash outflow associated with other investments held by the entity for investment purposes not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Glossary Investing Activities

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6516133

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 13

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6943989&loc=d3e3213-108585

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 95

-Paragraph 15

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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Investments - Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012	Jan. 30, 2011
Investment [Line Items]
Purchase of cost method investment	$ 2,500	$ 0	$ 0
Minimum
Investment [Line Items]
Investment maturity period	3 months
Temporary investments \| Minimum
Investment [Line Items]
Investment maturity period	3 months
Temporary investments \| Maximum
Investment [Line Items]
Investment maturity period	12 months
Long-term investments \| Minimum
Investment [Line Items]
Investment maturity period	12 months
Long-term investments \| Maximum
Investment [Line Items]
Investment maturity date	1/25/2015