Related Party Transactions Transactions with Limited Brands (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2012
Jan. 29, 2011
Jul. 31, 2010
Limited Brands [Member]
Jan. 28, 2012
Limited Brands [Member]
Merchandise Sourcing [Member]
Jan. 29, 2011
Limited Brands [Member]
Merchandise Sourcing [Member]
Jan. 30, 2010
Limited Brands [Member]
Merchandise Sourcing [Member]
Jan. 28, 2012
Limited Brands [Member]
Transaction and Logistics Services [Member]
Jan. 29, 2011
Limited Brands [Member]
Transaction and Logistics Services [Member]
Jan. 30, 2010
Limited Brands [Member]
Transaction and Logistics Services [Member]
Jan. 28, 2012
Limited Brands [Member]
Advisory Fees [Member]
Jan. 29, 2011
Limited Brands [Member]
Advisory Fees [Member]
Jan. 30, 2010
Limited Brands [Member]
Advisory Fees [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                        
Related Party Costs       $ 198,162,000 $ 434,642,000 $ 464,709,000            
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party             24,788,000 58,098,000 67,467,000      
Accounts payable and accrued expenses – related parties 5,997,000 79,865,000     68,300,000     8,600,000        
Loss on Contract Termination     3,300,000                  
Costs and Expenses, Related Party                   $ 0 $ 4,156,000 $ 2,275,000