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Income Taxes (Reconcilation of the Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate) (Details)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 28, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2011
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Jan. 30, 2010
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| Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
| Federal income tax at statutory rate | (35.00%) | 35.00% | 35.00% |
| State and local income tax, less federal income tax benefit | (1.80%) | 2.10% | 4.70% |
| Tax effect of dividends on ESOP shares | (1.90%) | (0.80%) | (1.20%) |
| Non-deductible management transition costs | 11.30% | ||
| Wage credits | (5.20%) | (1.10%) | (1.00%) |
| Other permanent differences and credits | (1.00%) | (0.30%) | 0.70% |
| Effective tax rate for continuing operations | (33.60%) | 34.90% | 38.20% |