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Inventories (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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Jan. 28, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2011
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| Merchandise inventories | $ 5,117 | $ 4,758 |
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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