CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Apr. 28, 2012
May 28, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income (loss) $ (13,412) $ 1,891
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 5,031 5,584
Amortization of premium on investments (72) 50
Deferred income taxes 0  
Stock-based compensation expense 490 586
Loss on disposal of assets 15  
Impairment of store assets 139  
Gain on investments, net (26) (8)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Increase in accounts receivable (1,234) (3,172)
(Increase) decrease in merchandise inventories (5,000) 4,403
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses 109 (1,127)
Decrease in income taxes receivable 174 73
Decrease in other assets 98 40
Decrease in accounts payable (2,355) (3,395)
Decrease in accrued liabilities (7,302) (3,530)
Decrease in lease termination fee liability (2,068)  
Decrease in deferred lease incentives (683) (45)
Decrease in other liabilities (373) (170)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (26,469) 1,180
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of property, equipment and improvements (1,665) (3,464)
Proceeds from sale of furniture, fixtures and equipment 23  
Purchases of investments   (13,063)
Sales of investments 9,041 22,087
Net cash provided by investing activities 7,399 5,560
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Shares redeemed for payroll taxes (22)  
Dividends paid   (2,137)
Net cash used in financing activities (22) (2,137)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (19,092) 4,603
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 40,782 43,712
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 21,690 $ 48,315