Note 3 - Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Apr. 29, 2017
Jan. 28, 2017
Total assets measured at fair value $ 8,843 $ 8,799
Cash equivalents and short-term investments 8,525 8,496
Restricted cash 318 303
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Total assets measured at fair value 8,843 8,799
Cash equivalents and short-term investments 8,525 8,496
Restricted cash 318 303
Money Market Funds [Member]    
Cash equivalents and short-term investments 5,744 3,715
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Cash equivalents and short-term investments 5,744 3,715
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]    
Cash equivalents and short-term investments 1,500 3,505
Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Cash equivalents and short-term investments 1,500 3,505
Fixed Income Investments [Member]    
Cash equivalents and short-term investments 1,281 1,276
Fixed Income Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 1,281 $ 1,276