Incentive Stock Option and Other Equity Plans Stock Option Activity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options Outstanding at Beginning of Year, Shares	305	401	491
Options Outstanding at Beginning of Year, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 5.73	$ 6.89	$ 6.10
Exercised, Shares	(196)	(96)	(90)
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 4.92	$ 10.57	$ 2.59
Options Outstanding at End of Year, Shares	109	305	401
Options Outstanding at End of Year, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 7.18	$ 5.73	$ 6.89