Aaron Brothers Inc [Member] Aaron Brothers, Inc. Represents information pertaining to Aaron Brothers, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the entity. Accrued liabilities and other Accrued Liabilities and Other Current Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and the aggregate carrying amount of current liabilities, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Accrued liabilities and other Adams Claim [Member] Adams Claim Represents the lawsuit filed by the plaintiff alleging failure to pay overtime wages, provide meal and rest periods (or compensation in lieu thereof), accurately record hours worked and provide itemized employee wage statements, as well as breach of california's unfair competition law. Aggregate Account Balance Insured by FDIC Aggregate account balance is subjected to be insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Aggregate account balance is subjected to be insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs [Abstract] Expected amortization expense pertaining to the deferred financing costs Amortization of Financing Costs After Year Five Thereafter Amount of amortization of deferred financing costs expected to be recognized in interest expense after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Amortization of Financing Costs in Next Twelve Months 2012 Amount of amortization of deferred financing costs expected to be recognized in interest expense in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Amortization of Financing Costs in Year Five 2016 Amount of amortization of deferred financing costs expected to be recognized in interest expense in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Amortization of Financing Costs in Year Four 2015 Amount of amortization of deferred financing costs expected to be recognized in interest expense in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Amortization of Financing Costs in Year Three 2014 Amount of amortization of deferred financing costs expected to be recognized in interest expense in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Amortization of Financing Costs in Year Two 2013 Amount of amortization of deferred financing costs expected to be recognized in interest expense in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Represents information pertaining to the B-1 Term Loans under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, maturing on October 31, 2013. B 1 Term Loans [Member] B-1 Term Loans B 2 and B 3 Term Loans [Member] B-2 and B-3 Term Loans Represents information pertaining to the B-2 and B-3 Term Loans under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, maturing on July 31, 2016. B 2 Term Loans Maturing on 31 July 2013 [Member] B-2 Term Loans Represents information pertaining to the B-2 Term Loans under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, maturing on July 31, 2016. B 3 Term Loans Maturing on 31 July 2013 [Member] B-3 Term Loans Represents information pertaining to the B-3 Term Loans under the Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, maturing on July 31, 2016. Bain Capital Partners LLC. and The Blackstone Group [Member] The Sponsors Represents Bain Capital Partners, LLC and The Blackstone Group, related parties of the entity. Bain Capital Partners, LLC and The Blackstone Group Bain Capital Partners [Member] Bain Capital Partners, LLC Represents Bain Capital Partners, LLC, a related party of the entity. Candy Type Items [Member] Candy-type items in stores received from an external vendor Represents the candy-type items received in stores from an external vendor in which the related party of the entity owns a major equity position. Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Change in fair value of contingent consideration Represents change in fair value of contingent consideration for purchase of assets during the reporting period. Circular Advertisement Printing Services [Member] Printing of circular advertisement services received from an external vendor Represents the circular advertisement printing services received from an external vendor in which the related party of the entity owns a majority equity position. Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Consolidated Leverage Ratio 6 to 1 or Greater [Member] Total leverage ratio 6.00:1.00 or greater Represents the consolidated leverage ratio 6.00:1.00 or higher. Consolidated Leverage Ratio Less Than 5 to 1 [Member] Total leverage ratio less than 5.00:1.00 Represents the consolidated leverage ratio less than 5.00:1.00. Consolidated Leverage Ratio Less Than 6 to 1 [Member] Total leverage ratio less than 6.00:1.00 Represents the consolidated leverage ratio less than 6.00:1.00. Consumer Class Action Claims [Member] Consumer Class Action Claims Represents the claims filed by the consumers of the entity. Contingent Consideration [Member] Contingent consideration Represents potential amounts payable by the entity as contingent consideration in connection with a business acquisition. Currency Translation Deferred Tax Adjustment [Member] Currency Translation Deferred Tax Adjustment Represents adjustments relating to currency translation deferred tax pool. Debt Instrument, Alternative Interest Rate [Axis] The alternative interest rates that are used to calculate the applicable interest rate of the debt. Debt Instrument, Alternative Interest Rate [Domain] Identification of the alternative interest rates. Debt Instrument, Alternative Interest Rate One [Member] Base rate borrowing. Base rate borrowing Debt Instrument, Alternative Interest Rate Two [Member] LIBOR rate borrowing. LIBOR rate borrowing Debt Instrument Base Rate from Bank of America Prime Rate [Member] Base rate using prime rate of Bank of America The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument, determined by reference to the prime rate of Bank of America. Debt Instrument Base Rate from Deutsche Prime Rate [Member] Base rate using prime rate of Deutsche Bank The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument, determined by reference to the prime rate of Deutsche Bank. Debt Instrument Base Rate from Federal Funds Effective Rate [Member] Base rate using federal funds effective rate The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument, determined by reference to the federal funds effective rate. Debt Instrument Base Rate from LIBOR [Member] Base rate using LIBOR The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument, determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Debt Instrument Base Rate [Member] Base rate The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Margin added to reference rate for the variable interest rate basis The percentage points added to the secondary reference rate to compute the basis for the variable rate on the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Basis Spread on Secondary Reference Rate for Variable Rate Basis Debt Instrument Basis Spread on Variable Rate Decrease Based on Corporate Family Rating Decrease to applicable margin based on corporate family rating (as a percent) Represents the decrease to which the applicable margin for the variable rate is subject, based on the corporate family rating assigned by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. Debt Instrument Description of Variable Rate Basis Secondary Reference Rate Variable interest rate basis, reference rate The secondary reference rate used to calculated the basis for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR. Debt Instrument Event of Default Percentage of Principal Amount Held to Declare Notes Due and Payable Percentage of principal amount held by holders to declare notes due and payable In the event of default, the percentage of principal amount of notes held by holders qualifying eligibility to declare principal, premium, if any, interest and any other monetary obligations to be due and payable immediately. Debt Instrument, Federal Funds Effective Rate [Member] The federal funds effective rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Federal funds effective rate Issue price as a percentage of face value (as a percent) Represents the price of the debt issued as a percentage of its face value. Debt Instrument Issue Price as a Percent of Face Value Debt Instrument Minimum Increase in Effective Yield for Any Future Extension Minimum increase in effective yield for any future extension (as a percent) Represents the minimum increase in effective yield for any future extension of term loans. Debt Instrument Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding After Redemption from Equity Offerings Percentage of the aggregate principal amount that remain outstanding after each redemption with proceeds from equity offerings Represents the percentage of the aggregate principal amount of the debt instrument that must remain outstanding after the occurrence of each redemption with proceeds from equity offerings. Debt Instrument Percentage of Security Interest in Nonvoting Stock of Foreign Subsidiaries Represents the percentage of security interest granted in the non-voting stock of foreign subsidiaries as a condition of indebtedness. Security interest granted in non-voting stock of foreign subsidiaries (as a percent) Debt Instrument Percentage of Security Interest in Voting Stock of Foreign Subsidiaries Security interest granted in voting stock of foreign subsidiaries (as a percent) Represents the percentage of security interest granted in the voting stock of foreign subsidiaries as a condition of indebtedness. Period after the date of issuance to have the Exchange Offer Registration Statement declared effective Represents the period after the date of issuance the Company has to use reasonable efforts to have the Exchange Offer Registration Statement declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Debt Instrument, Period after Date of Issuance for Exchange Offer Registration Statement to be Declared Effective Period after the date of issuance to have the Exchange Offer Registration Statement declared effective (in days) Debt Instrument, Prime Rate of Wells Fargo [Member] The prime rate of Wells Fargo used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Prime rate of Wells Fargo Debt Instrument Ratio of Redemption Price to Principal Amount Represents the ratio of the redemption price to the debt instrument's principal amount. Ratio of redemption price to principal amount Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Axis] The periods over which the redemption price is in effect. Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Domain] The period over which the redemption price is in effect. Amount of effect of one percent increase or decrease in interest rates on fair value of long-term fixed rate debt Represents the amount of effect of one percent increase or decrease in interest rate on fair value of long-term fixed rate debt. Effect of One Percent Increase or Decrease in Fixed Interest Rates on Fair Value of Long Term Fixed Rate Debt Debt Instrument Redemption Period Following Receipt of Proceeds from Equity Offerings Redemption period following the receipt of proceeds from equity offerings Redemption period following the receipt of proceeds from equity offerings Debt Instrument Redemption Period Prior to November1 2013 [Member] Prior to November 1, 2013 The period prior to November 1, 2013. Debt Instrument Redemption Period Prior to November 1 2014 [Member] Prior to November 1, 2014 The period prior to November 1, 2014. Debt Instrument Redemption Period Twelve Month Period Beginning November 1 2011 [Member] Twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2011 The twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2011. Debt Instrument Redemption Period Twelve Month Period Beginning November 1 2012 [Member] Twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2012 The twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2012. Debt Instrument Redemption Period Twelve Month Period Beginning November 1 2013 [Member] Twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2013 The twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2013. Debt Instrument Redemption Period Twelve Month Period Beginning November 1 2014 and Thereafter [Member] Twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2014 and thereafter The twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2014 and thereafter. Debt Instrument Redemption Period Twelve Month Period Beginning November 1 2014 [Member] Twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2014 The twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2014. Debt Instrument Redemption Period Twelve Month Period Beginning November 1 2015 [Member] Twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2015 The twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2015. Debt Instrument Redemption Period Twelve Month Period Beginning November 1 2016 and Thereafter [Member] Twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2016 and thereafter The twelve-month period beginning November 1, 2016 and thereafter. Debt Instrument Redemption Price as Percentage of Accreted Value Redemption price of debt instrument as a percentage of the accreted value Represents the redemption price of debt instrument as a percentage of the accreted value. Debt Instrument Redemption Price as Percentage of Accreted Value to Prevent Applicable High Yield Discount Obligation Redemption price of debt instrument as a percentage of the accreted value to prevent AHYDO Represents the redemption price of debt instrument as a percentage of the accreted value that may be required to ensure that the debt instrument will not be an applicable high yield discount obligation. Debt Instrument Redemption Price as Percentage of Principal Amount Redemption price of debt instrument as a percentage of principal amount Represents the redemption price of the debt instrument as a percentage of the principal amount. Debt Instrument,Redemption Price as Percentage of Principal Amount After Tender Offer Represents the redemption price of the debt instrument as a percentage of principal amount for the outstanding debt remaining after a tender offer. Redemption price of debt instrument as a percentage of principal amount for remainder of notes Debt Instrument Redemption Price as Percentage of Principal Amount Equity Offerings Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount, if using proceeds of equity offerings Represents the redemption price of the debt instrument as a percentage of the principal amount, when the redemption is made from the proceeds of one or more equity offerings. Debt Instrument Redemption Price in Cash Due to Change of Control as Percentage of Accreted Value Percentage of accreted value at which notes may be required to be repurchased in the event of change of control Represents the redemption price in cash as a percentage of accreted value at which the debt instrument may be required to be repurchased in the event of a change of control. Debt Instrument Redemption Price in Cash Due to Change of Control as Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount Percentage of aggregate principal amount at which notes may be required to be repurchased in the event of change of control Represents the redemption price in cash as a percentage of the aggregate principal amount at which the debt instrument may be required to be repurchased in the event of a change of control. Debt Instrument Redemption Principal Amount of Participating Holders Represents the principal amount of the holders who participated in the tender offer and consent solicitation. Principal amount of holders who participated in the tender offer and consent solicitation Debt Instrument Redemption Principal Amount of Participating Holders as Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding Principal amount of holders who participated in the tender offer and consent solicitation, as a percentage of aggregate principal amount outstanding Represents the principal amount of the holders who participated in the tender offer and consent soliciation, as a percentage of the debt instrument's aggregate principal amount outstanding. Debt Instrument Redemption with Net Proceeds from Equity Offerings as Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount Percentage of the aggregate principal amount that may be redeemed with proceeds from equity offerings Represents the percentage of the aggregate principal amount of the debt instruments that the entity may redeem with net cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings. Debt Instrument Term Term of debt agreement Represents the term of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Axis] The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Domain] Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base LIBOR [Member] LIBOR The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base LIBOR Rate [Member] The London Interbank Offered (LIBOR) rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. LIBOR rate Debt Instrument Voluntary Prepayment Represents the voluntary prepayment made on the debt instrument during the period. Voluntary prepayment Debt Issuance Costs, Deferred Income Taxes and Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets The aggregate carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization, deferred income taxes and other assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Debt Weighted Average Interest Rate, Current Reflects the calculation as of the balance sheet date of the average interest rate weighted by the amount of the current portion of long-term debt outstanding by type or by instrument at that time. Weighted average interest rate of the current portion of long-term debt Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities) Current [Member] "Information about deferred income tax assets or liabilities attributable to deductible or taxable temporary differences expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. " Current Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities) NonCurrent [Member] Information about deferred income tax assets or liabilities attributable to deductible or taxable temporary differences expected to be realized or consumed in more than one year or longer than the company's operating cycle whichever is longer. Noncurrent Deferred Tax Assets Net Operating Loss General Business Credit Foreign Tax Credit and Alternative Minimum Tax Credit Carryforwards Net operating loss, general business credit, foreign tax credit and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from net operating loss, general business credit, foreign tax credit and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards. Deferred Tax Assets Original Issue Discount Related to Cancellation of Debt Income Original issue discount related to cancellation of debt income Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from original issue discount related to cancellation of debt income. Cancellation of debt income Represents the amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from cancellation of debt income. Deferred Tax Liabilities Cancellation of Debt Income Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Overstatement Understatement Deferred tax liability for property and equipment, overstatement (understatement) Amount by which the deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment is overstated or understated as of the balance sheet date. Represents the amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from state valuation allowance. Deferred Tax Liabilities State Valuation Allowance State valuation allowance Represents the age of an employee, a criteria for the eligibility of the employee to participate in the savings plan of the entity. Defined Contribution Plan Eligibility Criteria Age of Employees Age of the employees eligible to participate in the defined contribution plan Completion of hours of service of the employees eligible to participate in the defined contribution plan (in hour) Represents the hours of service completed by an employee in a specified period, a criteria for the eligibility of the employee to participate in the savings plan of the entity. Defined Contribution Plan Eligibility Criteria Completed Hours of Service in Certain Period Defined Contribution Plan Eligibility Period Eligibility period for completion of eligible service hours Represents the eligibility period for completion of specified service hours of an employee so as to participate in the savings plan of the entity. Vesting percentage of matching contributions Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution Vesting Percentage Represents the percentage of employer's matching contributions to a defined contribution plan that vests in a specified period. Defined Contribution Plan Employers Matching Contribution Vesting Period Vesting period of matching contributions Represents the period over which employer's matching contributions to a defined contribution plan vests. Defined Contribution Plan Maximum Employees Contribution Percentage on after Tax Basis Maximum employees contribution as percentage of their compensation on an after-tax basis Represents the maximum employees contribution to the defined contribution plan of the entity expressed as a percentage of their compensation on an after-tax basis. Defined Contribution Plan Maximum Employees Contribution Percentage on Pre Tax Basis Maximum employees contribution as percentage of their compensation on a pre-tax basis Represents the maximum employees contribution to the defined contribution plan of the entity expressed as a percentage of their compensation on a pre-tax basis. Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts Document and Entity Information Repurchase of senior subordinated notes due 2016 The cash outflow from the repayment of long-term borrowing where a lender is placed in a lien position behind debt having a higher priority of repayment (senior) in case of liquidation of the entity's assets before its maturity. Early Repayments of Senior Subordinated Debt Earnings before Interest Income Tax Depreciation and Amortization EBITDA (excluding loss on early extinguishment of debt) Represents the amount of earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and loss on early extinguishment of debt. Represents the amount of effect of one percent increase or decrease in interest rate on income before income taxes. Effect of One Percent Increase or Decrease in Variable Debt Interest Rates on Income Before Income Taxes Amount of effect of one percent increase or decrease in interest rates on income before income taxes Employee Claims [Member] Employee Claims Represents the claims filed by the employees of the entity. Error Corrections Period for which Detailed Reconciliation of Deferred Tax Pool for Property and Equipment Performed Period for detailed reconciliations of deferred tax pool for property and equipment Represents the prior period for which detailed reconciliations of the deferred tax pool for property and equipment were performed to identify errors. Exercise Price Dollars 15.00 [Member] $15.00 Represents the exercise price of original options exchanged of 15.00 dollars. Exercise Price Dollars 22.50 [Member] $22.50 Represents the exercise price of original options exchanged of 22.50 dollars. Represents the exercise price of original options exchanged of 30.00 dollars. Exercise Price Dollars 30.00 [Member] $30.00 Exercise Price Dollars 37.50 [Member] $37.50 Represents the exercise price of original options exchanged of 37.50 dollars. Exercise Price Dollars 45.00 [Member] $45.00 Represents the exercise price of original options exchanged of 45.00 dollars. Exercise Price Dollars 52.50 [Member] $52.50 Represents the exercise price of original options exchanged of 52.50 dollars. Exercise Price Group One [Member] $30.00, $37.50, $45.00 or $52.50 Represents the exercise price of original options exchanged of 30.00, 37.50, 45.00 or 52.50 dollars. Exercise Price Group Two [Member] $15.00 and $22.50 Represents the exercise price of original options exchanged of 15.00 and 22.50 dollars. Accreted value of notes repurchased Accreted value of debt extinguished during the period. Extinguishment of Debt Accreted Value Fiscal Period [Abstract] Fiscal year Fixed Asset Deferred Tax Adjustment [Member] Fixed Asset Deferred Tax Adjustment Represents adjustments relating to deferred tax liability for fixed assets. Fixtures and Equipment [Member] Fixtures and equipment Represents information pertaining to the equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities and tangible personal property used to produce goods and services. Former Officers [Member] Represents the details pertaining to former officers of the entity. Officers no longer with the company Framing Product [Member] Framing Represents information pertaining to Framing product. General and Childrens Crafts Product [Member] General and children's crafts Represents information pertaining to General and children's crafts product. Highfields Capital Management LP [Member] Highfields Capital Management LP Represents Highfields Capital Management LP, a related party of the entity. Home Decor and Seasonal Product [Member] Home decor and seasonal Represents information pertaining to Home decor and seasonal product. Represent information pertaining to hospitality services. Hospitality Services [Member] Hospitality services received from an external vendor Hospitality Services The amount by which the income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations is overstated or understated for the period. Income Tax Expense Benefit Overstatement Understatement Provision for income taxes, amount of overstatement (understatement) Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Credits Federal Federal tax credits Represents the portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to federal tax credits generated or utilized under enacted tax laws during the period. Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes Accrued liabilities and other The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of accrued expenses incurred but not yet paid and other current liabilities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. Increase (Decrease) in Accrued and Other Current Liabilities Insurance Liabilities [Policy Text Block] Insurance Liabilities Disclosure of accounting policy for insurance coverage for losses in excess of self-insurance limits related to medical liability, general liability and workers' compensation claims. Intercompany charges (income) Represents the charges and income associated with intercompany. These amounts are eliminated when preparing consolidated financial statements. Intercompany Charges and Income Intercompany Dividends Intercompany dividends The net cash inflow (outflow) associated with intercompany dividend. These amounts are eliminated while preparing consolidated financial statements. Other financing activities Intercompany Payable Current Intercompany payable Represents the amount of intercompany payable, expected to be paid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Intercompany Receivables Current Represents the amount of intercompany receivables, expected to be collected within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Intercompany receivables Inventory Number of Vendors from whom Allowances were Received Represents the number of vendors from whom vendor allowances were received. Number of vendors from which vendor allowances were received Inventory Period of Vendor Allowance Programs Period of vendor allowance programs Represents the period of vendor allowance programs. Inventory Vendor Allowances Vendor allowances recognized Represents the amount of vendor allowances recognized. Inventory Vendor Allowances as Percentage of Net Sales Vendor allowances as a percentage of net sales Represents the amount of vendor allowances recognized expressed as a percentage of net sales. Lease Services [Member] Lease services of certain properties from a vendor Represents the lease services of certain properties received from a vendor in which the related party of the entity owns a majority equity position. Leverage Ratio [Axis] Information by consolidated leverage ratio. Leverage Ratio [Domain] Represents the consolidated leverage ratio. Line of Credit Facility, Average Daily Excess Availability as Percentage of Commitments for Higher Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage Represents the amount of average daily excess availability as a percentage of total commitments for higher commitment fee on the unutilized commitments. Average daily excess availability as a percentage of total commitments for higher commitment fee on the unutilized commitments Line of Credit Facility, Average Daily Excess Availability as Percentage of Commitments for Lower Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage Represents the amount of average daily excess availability as a percentage of total commitments for lower commitment fee on the unutilized commitments. Average daily excess availability as a percentage of total commitments for lower commitment fee on the unutilized commitments Amount of commitment permanently terminated by the entity under the last out tranche. Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Amount Terminated Amount of commitments terminated Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Represents the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio required to be maintained under the terms of the credit facility. Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio required to be maintained Line of Credit Facility, Excess Availability as Percentage of Loan Cap for Maintaining Specified Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Represents the amount of excess availability as a percentage of loan cap for maintaining specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio under the terms of the credit facility. Excess availability as a percentage of loan cap for maintaining specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio Line of Credit Facility, Excess Availability as Percentage of Loan Cap for Specified Period for Maintaining Specified Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Represents the amount of excess availability as a percentage of loan cap for specified period for maintaining specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio under the terms of the credit facility.. Excess availability as a percentage of loan cap for specified period for maintaining specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio Line of Credit Facility, Excess Availability as Percentage of Loan Cap for Specified Period for Repayment of Debt Represents the excess availability as a percentage of loan cap for repayment of outstanding debt under the terms of the credit facility. Excess availability as a percentage of loan cap for repayment of outstanding loans Line of Credit Facility, Excess Availability for Maintaining Specified Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Represents the amount of excess availability for maintaining specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio under the terms of the credit facility. Excess availability for maintaining specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio Line of Credit Facility, Excess Availability for Repayment of Debt Represents the amount of excess availability for repayment of outstanding debt under the terms of the credit facility. Excess availability for repayment of outstanding loans Line of Credit Facility, Excess Availability for Specified Period for Maintaining Specified Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Represents the amount of excess availability for specified period for maintaining specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio under the terms of the credit facility. Excess availability for specified period for maintaining specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio Line of Credit Facility, Optional Expansion, Maximum Borrowing Capacity The additional commitments for maximum borrowing capacity available, which is subject to lender's approval. Maximum borrowing capacity optional additional commitments Percentage of appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory and eligible letters of credit to determine borrowing base Percentage of appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory and eligible letters of credit considered for calculation of borrowing base. Line of Credit Facility, Percentage of Appraised Net Orderly Liquidation Value of Eligible Inventory and Eligible Letters of Credit Line of Credit Facility, Percentage of Appraised Net Orderly Liquidation Value of Eligible Inventory to Determine Borrowing Base Represents the percentage of appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory used to determine borrowing base. Percentage of appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory to determine borrowing base Represents the percentage of eligible credit card receivables and debit card receivables used to determine the borrowing base. Line of Credit Facility Percentage of Eligible Credit Card Receivables and Debit Card Receivables to Determine Borrowing Base Percentage of eligible credit card receivables and debit card receivables to determine borrowing base Line of Credit Facility Percentage of Face Amount of Eligible Letter of Credit to Determine Borrowing Base Represents the percentage of face amount of eligible letter of credit minus certain reserves used to determine the borrowing base. Percentage of face amount of eligible letter of credit minus certain reserves to determine borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Percentage of Lesser of Appraised Net Orderly Liquidation Value of Inventory Supported by Eligible Letters of Credit and Face Amount of Eligible Letters of Credit to Determine Borrowing Base Represents the percentage of lesser of appraised net orderly liquidation value of inventory supported by eligible letters of credit and face amount of eligible letters of credit used to determine borrowing base. Percentage of lesser of appraised net orderly liquidation value of inventory supported by eligible letters of credit and face amount of eligible letters of credit to determine borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Period of Excess Availability as Percentage of Loan Cap for Maintaining Specified Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Represents period of the excess availability as a percentage of loan cap for maintaining specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio under the terms of the credit facility. Period of excess availability as a percentage of loan cap for maintaining specified consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio Period of excess availability as a percentage of loan cap for repayment of outstanding loans Line of Credit Facility, Period of Excess Availability as Percentage of Loan Cap for Repayment of Debt Represents period of the excess availability as a percentage of loan cap for repayment of outstanding debt under the terms of the credit facility. Period prior to maturity date of term loans for termination of credit facility Represents the period prior to maturity date of the entity's term loans upon which the credit facility is scheduled for termination. Line of Credit Facility, Period Prior to Maturity Date Line of Credit Facility Projected Period for Compliance of Certain Covenants Projected period for testing compliance with certain covenants Represents the projected period for testing compliance with certain covenants of the credit facility. Line of Credit Facility Restrictive Covenant Available Borrowing Capacity Required available borrowing capacity under credit facility at any time Required amount of available borrowing capacity under the credit facility at any time to be in compliance with covenants. Line of Credit Facility Restrictive Covenant Available Borrowing Capacity as Pecentage of Lesser of Borrowing Base and Revolving Credit Ceiling Available borrowing capacity to trigger repayments if not met for five consecutive business days, as a percentage of the lesser of borrowing base and revolving credit ceiling Required amount of available borrowing capacity under the credit facility which if not met for five consecutive business days will trigger required repayments, as a percentage of the lesser of borrowing base and revolving credit ceiling. Line of Credit Facility Restrictive Covenant Available Borrowing Capacity for Five Consecutive Business Days Available borrowing capacity to trigger repayments if not met for five consecutive business days Required amount of available borrowing capacity under the credit facility which if not met for five consecutive business days will trigger required repayments. Line of Credit Facility Restrictive Covenant Available Borrowing Capacity Percentage Required available borrowing capacity under credit facility at any time, as a percentage of the borrowing base Required amount of available borrowing capacity under the credit facility at any time to be in compliance with covenants, as a percentage of the borrowing base. Line of Credit Facility Restrictive Covenant, Number of Consecutive Business Days Number of consecutive business days for available capacity under specified limit to trigger repayments Represents the number of consecutive business days under the credit facility upon which available capacity below a specified limit will trigger required repayments. Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity Commitment Fee, Initial Percentage The initial fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility. Initial commitment fee on the unutilized commitments (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage if Average Daily Excess Availability Greater than Specified Percent of Total Commitments The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility, if the average daily excess availability is greater than the specified percentage. Commitment fee on the unutilized commitments if average daily excess availability is greater than the specified percentage Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage If Average Daily Excess Availability Less than or Equal to Specified Percent of Total Commitments The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility, if the average daily excess availability is less than or equal to the specified percentage. Commitment fee on the unutilized commitments if average daily excess availability is less than or equal to the specified percentage Line of Credit Same Day Borrowings [Member] Asset-based Revolving Credit Facility - Same day borrowings Represents same-day borrowings under the asset-based revolving credit facility. Represents the prepayment required on the debt instrument as a percentage of annual excess cash flows. Loan Prepayment as Percentage of Excess Cash Flows Prepayment requirement as a percentage of excess cash flows Loan Prepayment as Percentage of Net Proceeds of Debt Issued Prepayment requirement as a percentage of net proceeds of any debt issued Represents the prepayment required on the debt instrument as a percentage of the net proceeds of any debt issued by the entity or its subsidiaries. Loan Prepayment Rate for Asset Sales or Casualty Events Represents the prepayment the entity must offer on the debt instrument as a percentage of the principal amount to be prepaid, with the proceeds of certain asset sales or casualty events under certain circumstances. Prepayment requirement as a percentage of principal amount, for certain asset sales or casualty events Loss Contingency Number of Cases Entered Consolidated Complaint The total number of claims was ordered consolidating into the Consolidated Complaint during the period. Number of cases entered Consolidated Complaint Loss Contingency, Number of Payment Card Terminals Removed and Replaced Number of payment card terminals that were removed and replaced. Number of payment card terminals removed and replaced Represents the approximate number of payment card terminals that had been physically tampered. Loss Contingency, Number of Payment Card Terminals Tampered Number of payment card terminals tampered Loss Contingency Number of Plaintiffs Case Had Bench Trial Occurred The total number of plaintiff's case had bench trial occurred during the period. Number of plaintiff's case had bench trial occurred Maturity of Short Term Interest Bearing Securities to be Considered as Cash and Cash Equivalents Original maturity of short-term interest bearing securities to be considered as cash and cash equivalents. Maturity of short-term interest bearing securities to be considered as cash and cash equivalents Minimum Number of Physical Inventory Counts in a Fiscal Year Minimum number of physical inventory counts in a fiscal year Represents the minimum number of physical inventory counts in a fiscal year for stores which open longer than one year. Minimum Open Period for Stores Subject to which Physical Inventory Counts are Performed Minimum open period of the stores subject to which physical inventory counts are performed Represents the minimum open period of the stores subject to which physical inventory counts are performed. Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year Number of weeks in a fiscal year Represents the number of weeks the entity reports its annual results of operations based on. Represents the sum of domestic, foreign and state and local operating loss carryforwards, after tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Operating Loss Carryforwards after Tax Effects Net operating loss carryforwards Other Liabilities Noncurrent Including Deferred Income Taxes Other long-term liabilities Represents the amount of other long-term liabilities including deferred income taxes. 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