Fresh Market Inactive 10-K23 Mar 152014 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Mar. 11, 2015	Jul. 27, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Fresh Market, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1489979
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-24
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Trading Symbol	tfm
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		48,520,758
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	25-Jan-15
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Entity Well-Known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$1,442

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$48,486	$11,745
Accounts receivable	12,442	11,098
Inventories	61,237	55,656
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,633	4,304
Income tax benefit	622	1,692
Deferred income taxes	6,957	3,267
Total current assets	134,377	87,762
Property and equipment, net	392,194	373,449
Deferred income taxes	1,452	0
Other assets	9,429	8,417
Total assets	537,452	469,628
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Accounts payable	45,592	46,942
Accrued liabilities	74,641	63,694
Total current liabilities	120,233	110,636
Long-term debt	0	24,700
Capital and financing lease obligations	33,337	26,069
Closed store reserves	10,187	193
Deferred income taxes	929	12,017
Deferred rent	13,797	13,460
Deferred lease incentives	14,117	13,347
Other liabilities	16,065	12,941
Total noncurrent liabilities	88,432	102,727
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 3, 6, and 14)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock â€“ $0.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Common stock â€“ $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 48,392,201 and 48,260,804 shares issued and outstanding as of January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively	483	483
Additional paid-in capital	122,526	113,029
Retained earnings	205,778	142,753
Total stockholders' equity	328,787	256,265
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$537,452	$469,628

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	48,392,201	48,260,804
Common stock, shares outstanding	48,392,201	48,260,804

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Sales	$1,753,166	$1,511,657	$1,329,131
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown separately)	1,158,546	996,301	877,433
Gross profit	594,620	515,356	451,698
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	406,452	349,813	303,495
Impairments and store closure costs	22,589	27,505	976
Depreciation	61,966	54,657	45,741
Income from operations	103,613	83,381	101,486
Interest expense	4,375	3,783	1,498
Income before provision for income taxes	99,238	79,598	99,988
Tax provision	36,213	28,791	35,855
Net income and comprehensive income	$63,025	$50,807	$64,133
Net income per share:
Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.30	$1.05	$1.33
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	48,298,653	48,206,879	48,076,675
Diluted (in shares)	48,475,735	48,394,338	48,294,299

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance at Jan. 29, 2012	$126,916	$481	$98,622	$27,813
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 29, 2012		48,040,083
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of share-based awards	1,718	1	1,717
Exercise of share-based awards (in shares)		77,209
Issuance of common stock pursuant to restricted stock units	0
Issuance of common stock pursuant to restricted stock units (in shares)		16,964
Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock purchase plan	185		185
Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		3,751
Vesting of restricted stock awards, non-employee directors	0
Vesting of restricted stock awards, non-employee directors (in shares)		6,613
Withholding tax on restricted stock unit vesting	-492		-492
Share-based compensation	4,259		4,259
Tax benefit related to exercise of share-based awards	1,140		1,140
Net income	64,133			64,133
Balance at Jan. 27, 2013	197,859	482	105,431	91,946
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 27, 2013		48,144,620
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of share-based awards	2,059	1	2,058
Exercise of share-based awards (in shares)		84,453
Issuance of common stock pursuant to restricted stock units	0
Issuance of common stock pursuant to restricted stock units (in shares)		19,203
Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock purchase plan	226		226
Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		5,290
Vesting of restricted stock awards, non-employee directors	0
Vesting of restricted stock awards, non-employee directors (in shares)		7,238
Withholding tax on restricted stock unit vesting	494		-494
Share-based compensation	5,239		5,239
Tax benefit related to exercise of share-based awards	569		569
Net income	50,807			50,807
Balance at Jan. 26, 2014	256,265	483	113,029	142,753
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 26, 2014		48,260,804
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of share-based awards	1,938	0	1,938
Exercise of share-based awards (in shares)		88,108
Issuance of common stock pursuant to restricted stock units	0
Issuance of common stock pursuant to restricted stock units (in shares)		22,729
Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock purchase plan	170		170
Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		5,056
Vesting of restricted stock awards, non-employee directors	0
Vesting of restricted stock awards, non-employee directors (in shares)		11,374
Vesting of executive restricted stock awards	0
Vesting of executive restricted stock awards (in shares)		4,130
Withholding tax on restricted stock unit vesting	-468		468
Share-based compensation	7,533		7,533
Tax benefit related to exercise of share-based awards	324		324
Net income	63,025			63,025
Balance at Jan. 25, 2015	$328,787	$483	$122,526	$205,778
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 25, 2015		48,392,201

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Operating activities
Net income	$63,025	$50,807	$64,133
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	62,163	54,878	45,962
Loss on disposals of property and equipment	2,006	311	170
Impairment of property and equipment	8,961	26,828	0
Gain on assignment of capital lease	-1,508	0	0
Share-based compensation	7,533	5,239	4,259
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	-324	-569	-1,140
Deferred income taxes	-16,230	-11,519	-6,339
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	-1,344	-4,268	-2,280
Inventories	-5,581	-11,671	-6,189
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-1,003	351	-6,150
Income tax benefit	1,070	0	0
Accounts payable	-1,350	11,308	846
Closed store reserves	9,487	-170
Accrued and other liabilities	16,120	18,847	15,846
Net cash provided by operating activities	143,025	140,372	109,118
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	-90,182	-122,366	-81,107
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	8,004	119	6,698
Payments for lease acquisition costs	0	0	-17,204
Net cash used in investing activities	-82,178	-122,247	-91,613
Financing activities
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	138,233	513,621	466,324
Payments made on revolving credit facility	-162,933	-530,921	-488,324
Payments made for debt issuance costs	-534	0	0
Payments made on capital and financing lease obligations	-836	-177	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock purchase plan	170	226	185
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	324	569	1,140
Payments made on withholding tax for restricted stock unit vesting	-468	-494	-492
Proceeds from exercise of share-based compensation awards	1,938	2,059	1,718
Net cash used in financing activities	-24,106	-15,117	-19,449
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	36,741	3,008	-1,944
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	11,745	8,737	10,681
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	48,486	11,745	8,737
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for interest	4,188	2,483	1,000
Cash paid during the period for taxes	51,332	47,609	41,128
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Property and equipment acquired through capital and financing lease obligations	$9,644	$40,511	$2,196

Description_of_Business

Description of Business	12 Months Ended
Description of Business	Jan. 25, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business	Description of Business

	The Fresh Market, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively “The Fresh Market” or the “Company”), is a growing specialty retailer focused on creating an extraordinary food shopping experience for its customers. Since opening its first store in 1982, the Company has offered high-quality food products, with an emphasis on fresh, premium perishables and an uncompromising commitment to customer service. The Company seeks to provide an attractive, convenient shopping environment while offering its customers a compelling combination of price and value.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

	Basis of Presentation
	On June 12, 2012, the Company, certain stockholders of the Company who owned shares of Company common stock prior to the initial public offering and certain officers of the Company (the “2012 Selling Stockholders”) and an underwriter entered into an Underwriting Agreement pursuant to which the 2012 Selling Stockholders offered and sold 11,538,112 shares of Company common stock at $50.50 per share in an underwritten public offering. The public offering of the 11,538,112 shares closed on June 18, 2012. The Company did not receive proceeds from the sale of these shares and expensed approximately $500 of costs associated with the offering during the year ended January 27, 2013. This amount is included in the “Selling, general and administrative expenses” line item on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
	Definition of Fiscal Year
	The Company reports its results of operations on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday in January. The years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013 were 52-week years.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries are consolidated and all intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Reclassifications
	In certain instances, amounts previously reported in the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. The reclassifications have no effect on net income or stockholders' equity as previously reported.






	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	Reportable Segments
	The Company has determined that it has only one reportable segment. The Company’s revenues come from the sale of items at its specialty food stores. The Company’s primary focus is on perishable food categories, which include meat, seafood, produce, deli, bakery, floral, sushi and prepared foods. Non-perishable categories consist of traditional grocery, frozen and dairy products as well as bulk, coffee and candy, beer and wine, and health and beauty. The following is a summary of the percentages for the sales of perishable and non-perishable items:


		Year Ended
		January 25,		January 26,	January 27,
		2015		2014	2013
	Perishable	65.50%		65.40%	65.80%
	Non-perishable	34.50%		34.60%	34.20%
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash on deposit with banks and credit and debit card sales transactions which settle within a few business days of the reporting date.
	Accounts Receivable
	Accounts receivable consist primarily of receivables from lessors for tenant improvement allowances, from vendors for certain promotional programs and other miscellaneous receivables and are presented net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible amounts of $159 and $186 at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively.
	Inventories
	The Company's inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. For approximately 96% of the Company's inventories at both January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, cost was determined using the last-in, first-out, or LIFO method. This method results in a better matching of the Company's costs and revenues. Under the LIFO method, the cost assigned to items sold is based on the cost of the most recent items purchased. As a result, the costs of the first items purchased remain in inventory and are used to value ending inventory. The excess of the current cost of inventories over the LIFO value, or the LIFO reserve, was $7,743 and $6,727 at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively.
	The Company determines the current cost of its inventories using the first-in, first-out, or FIFO method. The FIFO value of inventories includes cost of goods and freight, net of vendor rebates and discounts. If the FIFO method had been used for all inventories, the carrying value of inventories would have been $68,980 and $62,383 at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively.
	Property and Equipment
	Except for capital and financing lease assets, property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:


	Buildings		30 years
	Leaseholds and land improvements		10 - 15 years
	Store fixtures and equipment		3 - 10 years
	Office furniture, fixtures, and equipment		5 - 10 years
	Automobiles		5 years
	Software		3 years
	Depreciation of leasehold and land improvements is recognized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. The term of the lease includes renewal options for additional periods if the exercise of the renewal is considered to be reasonably assured.


	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	Capital and financing lease assets in the amount of $46,506 and $42,707 are incorporated with buildings, which is included in the "Property and equipment, net" line item on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively. Accumulated depreciation related to capital and financing lease assets as of January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014 was $3,972 and $2,029, respectively. Capital leases are recorded at the lesser of the net present value of the minimum lease payments or fair value. Financing lease assets are recorded at fair value. Depreciation on capital and financing leases is recognized over the lesser of the asset's lease term or economic life of the property.
	When property and equipment is sold or retired, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is recognized in the "Selling, general and administrative expenses" line item on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
	Interest costs incurred on borrowed funds during the period of construction of capital assets are capitalized as a component of the cost of those assets. Interest costs of $336, $464, and $240 were capitalized during the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, respectively.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company assesses its long-lived assets, principally leasehold and land improvements, store fixtures, and equipment, for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, such as unplanned or significant negative operating cash flow or the manner in which the Company intends to utilize its long-lived assets, indicate the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. When assessing whether impairment exists, the Company aggregates long-lived assets at the individual store level, which the Company considers to be the lowest level for which independent identifiable cash flows are available. Impairment evaluations for individual stores take into consideration a store’s historical and projected operating cash flows, the period of time the store has been open, and the operating performance in the related market. Recoverability is evaluated by comparing the carrying amount of the asset group to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If the carrying value of the asset group is greater than the future undiscounted cash flows, an impairment exists and must be measured and a loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the asset group. The fair value is estimated based on discounted future cash flows and/or market values of the long-lived assets.
	Store Closure Costs
	The Company recognizes a charge and related reserve for future operating lease payments associated with retail stores that are no longer being utilized in its current operations. The reserve is calculated using the present value of the remaining noncancelable lease payments after the cease use date less an estimate of subtenant income. If subtenant income is expected to be higher than the current lease payments, no reserve is recorded. Lease payments included in the closed store reserve are expected to be paid over the remaining terms of the respective leases, which range from approximately eight to fourteen years. The Company's assumptions about subtenant income are based on its experience and knowledge of the area in which the closed property is located, guidance received from local brokers and agents, commercial market value analysts, and existing economic conditions. As part of its analysis, the Company may acquire third-party fair value reports, which provide independent estimates of the fair values of similar rental properties. Adjustments to the closed store reserve relate primarily to changes in subtenant income and other assumptions differing from original estimates, as well as reductions to the reserve resulting from periodic lease payments. Adjustments are recorded for changes in estimates in the period in which the change becomes known.
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized at the point of sale, net of coupons and discounts. Sales taxes are not included in revenue. As of January 25, 2015, the Company operated 169 stores in 27 states.
	Gift Cards
	A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company sells its gift cards to its customers. There are no administrative fees on unused gift cards and the gift cards do not have an expiration date. Gift card sales are recorded as a liability to unearned gift card revenue when sold and are recognized as revenue when either the gift card is redeemed or the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed is remote (“gift card breakage”). The Company's gift card breakage rate is based upon historical redemption patterns and it recognizes breakage revenue utilizing the redemption recognition method.
	Gift card breakage recognized for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013 was not material. Any future revisions to the estimated breakage rate may result in changes in the amount of breakage revenue recognized in future periods.

	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold consists of the cost of inventory sold during the period, including the direct costs of purchased merchandise, distribution and supply chain costs, buying costs, a LIFO adjustment, supplies and store occupancy costs. Store occupancy costs include rent, common area maintenance, real estate taxes, personal property taxes, insurance, licenses and utilities related to the stores used in the Company's operations. Rebates and discounts from vendors are recorded as the related purchases are made and are recognized as a reduction to cost of goods sold as the related inventory is sold.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses include certain retail store and corporate costs, including compensation (both cash and share-based), pre-opening expenses, marketing and advertising and other direct store and corporate administrative costs. Pre-opening expenses are costs associated with the opening of new stores including travel, recruiting, relocating and training personnel and other miscellaneous costs. Pre-opening costs and costs incurred for producing and communicating advertising are expensed when incurred. Advertising costs totaled $5,788, $4,263, and $3,826 for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, respectively.
Leases
For leases classified as operating leases, the lease agreements generally include rent holidays and rent escalation provisions and may include contingent rent provisions for percentage of sales in excess of specified levels. The Company recognizes rent holidays, including the time period during which the Company has control of the property prior to the opening of the store, as well as escalating rent provisions, as deferred rent expense and amortizes these balances on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. For lease agreements that require the payment of contingent rents based on a percentage of sales above stipulated minimums, the Company begins accruing an estimate for contingent rent expense when it is determined that it is probable the specified levels of sales in excess of the stipulated minimums will be reached during the year. Reimbursement from a landlord for tenant improvements is classified as an incentive and included in the "Deferred lease incentives" line item on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The deferred rent credit is amortized as a reduction to rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
For leases that are classified as capital leases, the capital lease asset is recorded as a building, which is included in the “Property and equipment, net” line item and a corresponding amount is recorded as a capital lease obligation in the “Capital and financing lease obligations” line item on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at an amount equal to the lesser of the net present value of minimum lease payments to be made over the lease term or the fair value of the property being leased. The Company allocates each lease payment between a reduction of the lease obligation and interest expense using the effective interest method.
With certain leases, the Company is involved with the construction of the building and the Company is considered the owner of the building for accounting purposes. The Company capitalizes the amount of total project costs incurred during the construction period as construction in progress. At the completion of the construction project, the Company evaluates whether the transfer to the landlord meets the requirements for sale-leaseback accounting treatment. A sale and leaseback of the asset is deemed to occur when construction of the asset is complete and the lease term begins and the relevant sale-leaseback accounting criteria are met. Any gain or loss from the transaction is deferred and amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. If the lease does not meet the criteria for sale-leaseback accounting, the Company records the financing lease asset as a building, which is included in the “Property and equipment, net” line item, and a corresponding financing obligation in the “Capital and financing lease obligations” line item on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company allocates each lease payment between a reduction of the lease obligation and interest expense using the effective interest method.
During the year ended January 25, 2015, the Company entered into a sale-leaseback transaction involving one of its store locations. The store is being leased from the buyer-lessor over an initial lease term of 15 years and is classified as an operating lease. The Company determined it retained the lease rights to the property and preserved the benefits and risks incident to ownership, and thus the $212 gain which resulted from the net $7,855 transaction proceeds was deferred and is being amortized as a reduction to rent expense over the 15-year initial lease term.
During the year ended January 27, 2013, the Company entered into a sale-leaseback transaction involving one of its store locations. The store is being leased from the buyer-lessor over an initial lease term of 15 years and is classified as an operating lease. The Company determined it retained the lease rights to the property and preserved the benefits and risks incident to ownership, and thus the $1,258 gain which resulted from the net $6,604 transaction proceeds was deferred and is being amortized as a reduction to rent expense over the 15-year initial lease term.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Share-based Compensation - 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan
The Company grants options to purchase common stock under The Fresh Market, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (“2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan”), which was adopted and approved by the Board of Directors and the Company's stockholders in 2010 and reapproved by the Company's stockholders in 2012. The 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan provides for the grant of options intended to qualify as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards ("RSAs"), restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance compensation awards, cash incentive awards, deferred share units and other equity-based and equity-related awards.
In accordance with ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, the fair value of each option award is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. This model requires the input of certain assumptions, including the expected life of the share-based award, stock price volatility, dividend yield and interest rate. Because there is limited history for the Company's common stock, the expected life and volatility assumptions are based on historical data from similar entities, which comprise the Company's "peer group." The Company's assessment of its peer group includes considerations such as the subject companies' plan characteristics and principal populations as well as industry, stage of life cycle, size and financial leverage. Since the Company's initial public offering, it has not declared dividends and it does not plan to pay any dividends in the future. The risk-free rate for periods in the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturities in effect at the time of the grant.
The fair value of RSUs and RSAs is based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The RSU awards are based on a four year graded vesting schedule over the requisite service period and the Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis for RSUs net of estimated forfeitures. RSAs issued to independent directors vest pursuant to the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan at the earlier of one year or the next annual meeting of stockholders. The Company recognizes compensation expense for RSAs on a straight-line basis net of estimated forfeitures over the vesting period.
Executive RSAs are comprised of two types: RSAs that are subject to three-year cliff-based vesting, and RSAs that vest in annual 25% increments over a four-year period beginning on the grant date. Upon vesting, the risk of forfeiture and restrictions on transferability lapse. The Company recognizes the related compensation expense on a straight-line basis, net of estimated forfeitures, over the required service period.
The Company recognizes the estimated fair value of performance-based awards as share-based compensation expense over the performance period based upon its determination of whether it is probable that the performance targets will be achieved. The Company assesses the probability of achieving the performance targets at each reporting period. Cumulative adjustments, if any, are recorded to reflect subsequent changes in the estimated outcome of performance-related conditions. The fair value of the performance-based awards is based on the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant.
Income Taxes
The Company must make certain estimates and judgments in determining income tax expense for financial statement purposes. The amount of taxes currently payable or refundable is accrued, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for realizable loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities for a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company applies the provisions of the authoritative guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes that was issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"). Pursuant to this guidance, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The authoritative guidance also addresses other items related to uncertainty in income taxes including derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
The Company applies the provisions of ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 ("ASC 740-10"), which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Additionally, ASC
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
740-10 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (ASU 2014-08), to change the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and enhance the related disclosure requirements. The guidance is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. Upon adoption of this standard, the Company will be required to evaluate whether a disposal meets the discontinued operations requirements under ASU 2014-08. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2014-09), which amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 establishes principles for recognizing revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the expected consideration received in exchange for those goods or services. It is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. The standards may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the effect this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (ASU 2014-12). The guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting and could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. A reporting entity should apply existing guidance in FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, as it relates to such awards. ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those annual reporting periods, beginning after December 15, 2015 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt	Long-Term Debt

	Long-term debt is as follows:


		Year Ended
		January 25,		January 26,
		2015		2014
	Unsecured revolving credit note, with maximum available borrowings of $175,000 at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, interest payable monthly at one-month LIBOR plus a margin, with a total stated interest rate of 1.1% and 1.4% for the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively	$	—	$	24,700


	On June 12, 2014, the Company entered into an unsecured revolving credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Letter of Credit Issuer, and the several lenders party thereto (the “2014 Credit Agreement”). The 2014 Credit Agreement refinanced and replaced the Company's senior unsecured revolving credit facility under that certain Credit Agreement, dated February 22, 2011, with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Letter of Credit Issuer, and the several lenders party thereto (the “2011 Credit Agreement”). The 2011 Credit Agreement was terminated effective June 12, 2014 upon the Company entering into the 2014 Credit Agreement.
	The 2014 Credit Agreement matures June 12, 2019 and is available to provide support for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes, including permitted acquisitions and issuance of letters of credit. While the Company currently has no material domestic subsidiaries, other entities will guarantee its obligations under the 2014 Credit Agreement if and when they become material domestic subsidiaries of the Company during the term of the 2014 Credit Agreement.
	3. Long-Term Debt (continued)
	The 2014 Credit Agreement provides for total borrowings of up to $175,000. Under the terms of the 2014 Credit Agreement, the Company is entitled to request an increase in the size of the facility by an amount not exceeding $100,000 in
	the aggregate. If the existing lenders elect not to provide the full amount of a requested increase, or in lieu of accepting offers from existing lenders to increase their commitments, the Company may designate one or more other lenders to become a party to the 2014 Credit Agreement, subject to the approval of the Administrative Agent. The 2014 Credit Agreement includes a letter of credit sublimit of $60,000, of which $25,434 was outstanding at January 25, 2015, and the 2011 Credit Agreement included a letter of credit sublimit of $25,000, of which $13,667 was outstanding at January 26, 2014. The beneficiaries of these letters of credit are primarily the Company’s workers’ compensation and general liability insurance carriers. The 2014 Credit Agreement also includes a swing line sublimit of $15,000.

	At the Company’s option, revolving loans under the 2014 Credit Agreement bear interest at (i) the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus an applicable margin that ranges from 0.90% to 2.00%, (ii) the Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin that ranges from 0.90% to 2.00%, or (iii) the base rate plus an applicable margin that ranges from 0% to 1.00%, where the base rate is defined as the greatest of: (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) Bank of America’s prime rate, and (c) the Eurodollar rate plus 1.00%. As of January 25, 2015, there were no outstanding borrowings under the 2014 Credit Agreement; as of January 26, 2014, all outstanding borrowings under the 2011 Credit Agreement bore interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin.
	The commitment fee calculated on the unused portions of the 2014 Credit Agreement ranges from 0.125% to 0.250% per annum.
	The 2014 Credit Agreement contains a number of affirmative and restrictive covenants, including limitations on the Company's ability to grant liens, incur additional debt, pay dividends, redeem its common stock, make certain investments and engage in certain merger, consolidation or asset sale transactions.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Jan. 25, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, requires fair value measurements be classified and disclosed in one of the following pricing categories:

•

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.

•

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included for identical assets and liabilities.

•

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, restricted cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other accrued expenses approximate fair value because of their short maturity. The carrying amount of long-term debt approximates fair value because the advances under this instrument bear variable interest rates which reflect market changes to interest rates and contain variable risk premiums based on certain financial ratios achieved by the Company. The fair value estimate of our long-term debt is a Level 2 measurement.

The section below, Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements, presents long-lived assets that were measured and recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the total impairment charges recorded during the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014.

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

During the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, the Company recorded impairment charges of $8,961 and $26,828 for certain real estate and other store related assets, writing down the assets to their estimated fair value of $10,872 and $21,682, respectively. For the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, the Company performed an impairment analysis of its long-lived assets and determined that the assets referred to above were impaired since the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the respective assets were less than the carrying value. These charges were based, in part, on estimates that used Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of real estate was primarily based on a market approach and the fair value for non-real estate assets, such as leasehold improvements and fixtures, was based on a cost approach, both of which included assistance from analysis by third party specialists. The market approach is a valuation method which estimates fair value based on market transactions and sales of comparable assets. Inputs used in the market approach

4. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

include comparable sales transaction data, market rents and capitalization rates for the related assets. The cost approach is a valuation method which estimates the price that would be received to sell the store related assets in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Inputs used in the cost approach primarily include current costs trend factors, which are meant to adjust the historical price of an asset to a current price by capturing all inflationary forces on the subject asset, and functional and economic obsolescence factors, which are based on the expected life and expected use of the asset. Additionally, the assessment of the fair value for certain real estate assets during the year ended January 26, 2014, utilized a discounted cash flow approach. The primary inputs for the discounted cash flow approach include projected cash flows expected to be generated by the assets and a discount rate.

The following tables show the fair value of the Company's long-lived assets that have been adjusted to fair value on a non-recurring basis which had a significant impact on the Company's results of operations for the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014.

Carrying Value

Fair Value Measurement as of

Impairment

25-Jan-15

Description

Prior to Impairment

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Charge Recognized

(in thousands)

Long-lived assets held and used

19,833

—

10,872

8,961

Carrying Value

Fair Value Measurement as of

Impairment

26-Jan-14

Description

Prior to Impairment

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Charge Recognized

(in thousands)

Long-lived assets held and used

48,510

—

21,682

26,828

Impairments_and_Store_Closure_

Impairments and Store Closure Costs	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Impairments and Store Closure Costs	Impairments and Store Closure Costs
	Impairments
	During the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, the Company concluded the long-lived assets related to certain stores were impaired. As a result, impairment charges of $8,961 and $26,828 were recognized to write down the carrying value of the assets to fair value for the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively. Refer to Note 4 for a discussion of the methods and inputs used to estimate the fair value of those asset groups.
	Store Closure Costs
	Store closure and exit costs for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, were $13,628, $677, and $976, respectively. Included in those amounts are lease obligation costs related to closed stores, which represent the present value of the remaining non-cancelable lease payments required under operating leases for the closed stores, less an estimate of subtenant income, employee severance costs, loss on disposal of assets, other costs associated with exiting the stores, and other costs. During the year ended January 25, 2015, the Company closed four stores and recorded a gain on the assignment of a capital lease for one of the stores closed during the year.





	5. Impairments and Store Closure Costs (continued)
	Store closure and exit costs for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:



		Year Ended
		January 25, 2015			January 26, 2014			January 27, 2013
	Lease obligation costs	$	11,223		$	653		$	954

	Gain on assignment of capital lease	(1,508		)	—			—

	Employee and severance costs	768			—			—

	Loss on disposals of assets	1,896			—			—

	Other costs	1,249			24			22

	Total store closure and exit costs	$	13,628		$	677		$	976


	Closed Store Reserves
	Activity for the closed store reserve during the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013 was as follows:


		Year Ended
		January 25,			January 26,			January 27,
		2015			2014			2013
	Beginning balance	$	1,812		$	1,982		$	1,969

	Additions and adjustments	14,498			656			936

	Payments	(5,011		)	(826		)	(923		)
	Ending balance	$	11,299		$	1,812		$	1,982

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases
	The Company leases the majority of its retail store locations, its administrative offices, and certain equipment, under noncancelable operating lease agreements that expire from 2015 to 2032. The store location leases generally have an initial term ranging from 10 to 15 years and contain renewal options ranging from 15 to 30 years with increased rental rates during the option periods.
	The Company leases certain retail store locations under capital and financing lease agreements that expire from 2024 to 2035. The store locations have initial lease terms that range from 10 to 15 years and contain renewal options ranging from 15 to 25 years.
	The Company does not receive a material amount of sublease rents from subtenants in its leased properties.









	6. Leases (continued)
	Future minimum lease commitments for the Company's capital and financing lease obligations and operating lease commitments having initial or remaining terms in excess of one year are as follows:


		Capital and Financing Lease			Operating
		Obligations			Leases

	2015	$	5,038		$	56,450

	2016	5,216			58,995

	2017	5,216			58,718

	2018	5,216			55,346

	2019	5,252			55,616

	Thereafter	44,208			240,050

	Total lease commitment	70,146			$	525,175

	Non-cash gain on future disposition of property	838

	Less amount representing interest, 10.8% weighted average interest rate	(36,404		)
	Present value of obligations under capital and financing lease obligations	34,580

	Less current portion	(1,243		)
	Noncurrent capital and financing lease obligations	$	33,337


	Total rent expense, net of subtenant lease income, for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013 was as follows:



		Year Ended
		January 25,			January 26,		January 27,
		2015			2014		2013
	Minimum rentals	$	48,603		$	43,047	$	36,880

	Contingent rentals	519			434		505

		$	49,122		$	43,481	$	37,385


	The Company also incurs other lease-related expenses such as real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance that are generally based on the Company's pro-rata share of the total square footage of the property being leased. Except for capital and financing leases, the Company's store lease expenses are recorded in the "Cost of goods sold" line item on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Lease expenses related to the Company's corporate offices are recorded in the "Selling, general and administrative expenses" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Additionally, lease expenses related to closed stores are recorded in the "Impairments and store closure costs" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
	In November 2012, as part of an agreement with an entity and various related parties of the entity, the Company acquired certain lease rights to four new store locations. The agreement required an inducement payment of approximately $17,200, which was allocated equally among the four store locations. Approximately $3,000 of the $17,200 payment was paid to the entity upon execution of the agreement and was recorded in the "Other assets" line item on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 27, 2013. The remainder of the payment was placed in escrow, and was paid out as each of the properties was delivered to the Company in the condition specified by agreement. The sum of the payments was applied equally to reduce the related capital lease obligation upon transfer of the property during the year ended January 26, 2014. The $17,200 payment paid to the entity and into the escrow account was previously classified as a cash outflow from operating activities during the year ended January 27, 2013. However, as a result of the change in the classification of the related leases from operating to capital, the payment is classified as cash used in investing activities during the year ended January 27, 2013 on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Employee_Benefits

Employee Benefits	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefits	Jan. 25, 2015
Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Employee Benefits	Employee Benefits
	Accrued Compensated Absences
	The Company provides its employees with paid annual leave that may be used for any purpose and varies in duration based on years of service to the Company. Per the Company's policy, except where applicable state law requires otherwise, paid annual leave is fully earned and awarded on January 1 of each year (or, if later, the employee's first day worked during such year) to eligible employees of the Company on December 31 of the preceding year. The amount of paid annual leave awarded is based on an employee's number of years of service at December 31 of the preceding year. The Company's policy does not provide for a carryforward of unused balances to future years, except where required by law. The Company accrues the value of the annual leave to be awarded on January 1 of the following year, less an estimate for forfeitures, ratably over the year. The Company had $7,312 and $6,307 accrued for paid annual leave as of January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively.
	Deferred Compensation Plan
	The Company has a deferred compensation plan for eligible employees. Under the terms of the plan, eligible employees may defer up to 80% of their base salary and 100% of their annual bonus on a pre-tax basis. The Company will make matching contributions to the eligible employees' accounts, up to defined maximums, to compensate for matching contributions that would have been made to the eligible employees' 401(k) plan accounts had the eligible employees not participated in the deferred compensation plan. The deferred compensation plan also permits the Company to make discretionary contributions to eligible employees' accounts. Deferred amounts will be distributed in a lump sum in the event of death, termination of employment before age 55 and five years of employment, or termination of employment within two years following a change in control. In the event of termination of employment after age 55 and five years of employment, the eligible employees may elect distributions in a lump sum or by installment payments. Participants may also elect to defer amounts to in-service distribution accounts for distribution at specified dates. Distributions may also be made in the event of unforeseeable emergency.
	The liability related to the deferred compensation plan was $4,289 and $3,439 as of January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively. The Company recognized compensation expense related to the plan of $55, $45, and $63 for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, respectively.
	Employee Savings and Profit Sharing Plan
	The Company sponsors an employee savings and profit sharing plan which is a defined contribution retirement plan subject to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan is voluntary and is available to all eligible full-time employees after 60 days of service. Prior to January 1, 2014, the plan was available to all eligible full-time employees after one year of service. The Company may, in its discretion, provide a matching contribution up to defined maximums. The expense recorded for the Company's match to the 401(k) plan was $1,200, $1,022, and $920 for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, respectively.
	Long-Term Cash Incentive Program
	In March 2012, the Company adopted The Fresh Market, Inc. Long-Term Cash Incentive Program for Select Employees (the "Program"), in which the Company’s executive officers do not participate. The purpose of the Program is to provide incentives and reward employees for achieving specified performance goals over a given performance period. There was an incentive provided under the Program during each of the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013.
	The Program awards cash bonuses to participants based upon the Company’s achievement of specified performance goals encompassing a three-year fiscal performance period. At each reporting period, the Company assesses the probability of achieving the performance goals required for payment of the target amounts for the performance period. These awards are expensed over the respective vesting period on a straight-line basis. Cumulative adjustments, if any, are recorded quarterly to reflect subsequent changes in the estimated outcome of performance-related conditions.
	Each participant receives a percentage of the applicable target amount for the performance period based on achievement of the performance goals and formulas. The Program’s award payouts will vary based on the achievement of the performance goals and can range from 33% to 150% for awards granted in fiscal 2012 and 2013 and 33% to 170% for awards granted in fiscal 2014. Each participant is entitled to a minimum of one-third of the total grant amount, which is paid in three annual payments over the three-year vesting period. At the end of the three-year period, the participant is eligible for a final payout, based upon the Company’s specific measurement criteria, if the threshold for the applicable performance goal is reached and the participant is employed by the Company at the end of the performance period. For the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, the Company recorded expense for the Program of $782, $57 and $443, respectively. The expense for the year ended January 26, 2014 includes an adjustment that reflected a decrease in the estimated cumulative payout amount based on the probability of achieving the performance criteria.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The income tax provision consisted of the following:


			Year Ended
			January 25,				January 26,				January 27,
			2015				2014				2013
	Current:
	Federal		$	45,263			$	32,852			$	36,056

	State		7,180				7,458				6,138

	Total current		52,443				40,310				42,194

	Deferred:
	Federal		(15,314		)		(10,175		)		(5,664		)
	State		(916		)		(1,344		)		(675		)
	Total deferred		(16,230		)		(11,519		)		(6,339		)
	Total income tax provision		$	36,213			$	28,791			$	35,855


	A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rate is as follows:



			Year Ended
			January 25,			January 26,			January 27, 2013
			2015			2014
	Statutory federal rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes		3.78	%		4.36	%		3.44	%
	Enhanced charitable food contribution		(2.12	)%		(2.64	)%		(2.67	)%
	Other		(0.17	)%		(0.55	)%		0.09	%
	Effective tax rate		36.49	%		36.17	%		35.86	%















	8. Income Taxes (continued)
	The major components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014 are as follows:


			Year Ended
			January 25,				January 26,
			2015				2014
	Deferred Tax Assets:
	Accrued compensation		$	4,395			$	3,016

	Accrued expenses		17,869				12,102

	Deferred and share-based compensation		6,598				4,369

	Excess charitable contributions		10,745				10,120

Capital and financing lease obligations		17,732				15,366

Other		61				95

Total deferred tax assets		57,400				45,068


Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Depreciation		(47,088		)		(51,023		)
Inventories		(2,076		)		(1,836		)
Prepaid expenses		(756		)		(959		)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(49,920		)		(53,818		)

Net deferred tax asset (liability)		$	7,480			$	(8,750	)

Deferred taxes have been classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:


		Year Ended
		January 25,				January 26,
		2015				2014
Current assets		$	6,957			$	3,267

Non-current assets		1,452				—

Non-current liabilities		(929		)		(12,017		)
Net deferred tax asset (liability)		$	7,480			$	(8,750	)

The Company had a state operating loss carryforward of $353 for the year ended January 26, 2014, which was fully utilized during the year ended January 25, 2015 to offset taxable income. The state operating loss carryforward was set to expire in fiscal 2026. The Company has charitable contribution carryforwards, which are subject to a 5-year carryforward limitation, which will begin to expire during the year ending January 29, 2017.
As of January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, the Company had no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. There were no unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized. The Company does not expect its unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly in the next 12 months. The Company's policy for recording interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions is to record such items as a component of income taxes.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and in various state jurisdictions. The statute of limitation remains open for U.S. and certain state income tax examinations for tax years 2011 through 2014.

Sharebased_Compensation

Share-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation	Share-based Compensation

	The Company grants share-based awards under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. At January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, approximately 1,900,000, 2,200,000, and 2,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock, respectively, were available for share-based awards.

	Stock Options - 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan

	Options are granted at an option price equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on the grant date and vest in 25% annual increments on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. Options expire ten years from the grant date. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options at the grant date.
	The following table summarizes option activity under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (in thousands, except per share amounts and contractual lives in years):



									Weighted
			Number			Weighted			Average		Aggregate
			of Options			Average			Remaining		Intrinsic
			Outstanding			Exercise Price			Contractual Life		Value
	Outstanding options at January 29, 2012		702			$	25.46

	Granted		200			47.33

	Exercised		(77	)		22.25

	Expired		—			—

	Forfeited		(65	)		33.27

	Outstanding options at January 27, 2013		760			$	30.87

	Granted		141			43.1

	Exercised		(85	)		24.38

	Expired		(2	)		41.41

	Forfeited		(50	)		32.05

	Outstanding options at January 26, 2014		764			$	33.74

	Granted		246			32.71

	Exercised		(88	)		22

	Expired		(1	)		42.93

	Forfeited		(33	)		35.28

	Outstanding options at January 25, 2015		888			$	34.55		7.4		$	5,831

	Vested/expected to vest at January 25, 2015		884			$	34.54		8.4		$	5,810

	Exercisable options at January 25, 2015		523			$	32.19		6.6		$	4,645

	Share-based compensation expense related to stock options recognized under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan during the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, totaled $3,329, $2,917, and $2,783, respectively, and is recorded in the “Selling, general and administrative expenses” line item on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
	The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013 was $10.49, $16.23 and $18.58, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $1,523 and $1,870 for the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively. The total fair value of shares vested was $4,645 and $3,423 for the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively. As of January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, there were approximately 888,000, 764,000, and 760,000 shares of nonvested stock options outstanding and $3,214, $4,866, and $5,917 of unrecognized share-based compensation expense. The Company anticipates this expense to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 years.

	9. Share-based Compensation (continued)
	The fair value of the stock option grants have been estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions.


			2014				2013			2012
	Risk-free interest rate		1.63		%		0.82	%		1.2		%
	Expected life, in years		4.83				5			5

	Expected volatility		34.18		%		42.29	%		43.57		%
	Dividend yield		—		%		—	%		—		%
Weighted average exercise price		$	32.71			$	43.1		$	47.33

The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturities on the date of the grant for the time period equal to the expected term of the options granted. Expected volatility was calculated on the basis of the average volatilities of similar entities and considered characteristics such as industry, stage of life cycle, size, financial leverage and comparable programs and participant pools. The Company determined the use of historical volatility for similar entities represents a more accurate calculation of option fair value. Expected life is calculated in a like manner and is based upon the industry, stage of life cycle, size, financial leverage and comparable programs and participant pools. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted are evaluated and revised for new awards, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and experience.
The Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight line basis over the vesting period for all share-based awards net of estimated forfeitures.
Restricted Stock Units - 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan

The RSUs vest in 25% annual increments on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date and the fair value is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date.
The Company recorded $1,640, $1,129, and $821 of share-based compensation expense related to these awards for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, respectively, which is recorded in the "Selling, general and administrative expenses" line item on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
The following activity has occurred under the Company's existing restricted stock unit plan:



					Weighted
					Average
		Shares			Grant Date
		(in thousands)			Fair Value
Balance at January 29, 2012		82			$	22

Granted		23			48.67

Vested		(25	)		22

Forfeited		(7	)		25.03

Balance at January 27, 2013		73			$	30.1

Granted		30			43.32

Vested		(30	)		26.98

Forfeited		(3	)		25.47

Balance at January 26, 2014		70			$	37.26

Granted		76			33.04

Vested		(40	)		31.3

Forfeited		(9	)		35.52

Outstanding awards at January 25, 2015		97			$	36.9

Expected to vest at January 25, 2015		95			$	36.94


9. Share-based Compensation (continued)
As of January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, total remaining unearned compensation cost related to nonvested RSUs was approximately $2,410 and $1,835, respectively, which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of approximately 2.8 years.

Restricted Stock Awards for Non-Employee Directors - 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan

The Company grants RSAs to its non-employee directors. RSAs vest at the earlier of one year from the date of grant or the next annual meeting of stockholders. The fair value of the RSAs is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date.
The Company recorded $481, $438, and $383 of share-based compensation expense related to outstanding RSAs for non-employee directors for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, respectively. Share-based compensation expense is recorded in the "Selling, general and administrative expenses” line item on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
The following activity has occurred under the Company's existing restricted stock award plan for non-employee directors:



					Weighted
					Average
		Shares			Grant Date
		(in thousands)			Fair Value
Balance at January 29, 2012		6			$	32.79

Granted		7			57.7

Vested		(6	)		33.25

Forfeited		—			—

Balance at January 27, 2013		7			$	58

Granted		10			49.07

Vested		(7	)		58

Forfeited		—			—

Balance at January 26, 2014		10			$	49.07

Granted		14			33.43

Vested		(13	)		48.22

Forfeited		—			—

Outstanding awards at January 25, 2015		11			$	32.95

Expected to vest at January 25, 2015		11			$	32.95


As of January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, total remaining unearned compensation cost related to nonvested RSAs was $127 and $148, respectively, which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of approximately 0.4 years.
Executive Restricted Stock Awards - 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan
The Company grants RSAs to its executive officers, which are comprised of two types of RSAs under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan: RSAs that are subject to three-year cliff-based vesting, and RSAs that vest in annual 25% increments over a four-year period beginning on the grant date.
The Company recorded share-based compensation expense related to the executive RSAs of approximately $1,715 and $977 for the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively, which is recorded in the "Selling, general and administrative expenses” line item on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

9. Share-based Compensation (continued)
The following activity has occurred under the Company's existing executive restricted stock award plan:



					Weighted
					Average
		Shares			Grant Date
		(in thousands)			Fair Value
Balance at January 27, 2013		—			$	—

Granted		92			43.42

Vested		—			—

Forfeited		—			—

Balance at January 26, 2014		92			$	43.42

Granted		—			—

Vested		(34	)		40.56

Forfeited		(2	)		42.65

Outstanding awards at January 25, 2015		56			$	43.86

Expected to vest at January 25, 2015		55			$	43.53

As of January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, total remaining unearned compensation cost related to nonvested RSAs was $1,115 and $2,896, respectively, which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of approximately 1.4 years.
Performance Share Awards - 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan

The Performance Share Award Agreement, approved by the Board of Directors in March 2012, provides for the issuance of performance shares ("Performance Shares") under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan to executive officers and certain other members of the Company's management team based upon an established performance goal.
The following activity has occurred under the Company's existing performance share awards plan:



					Weighted
					Average
		Shares			Grant Date
		(in thousands)			Fair Value
Balance at January 29, 2012		—			$	—

Granted		38			47.29

Vested		—			—

Forfeited		(4	)		47.17

Balance at January 27, 2013		34			$	47.31

Granted		—			—

Vested		—			—

Forfeited		(4	)		47.17

Balance at January 26, 2014		30			$	47.32

Granted		—			—

Vested		—			—

Forfeited		(9	)		47.17

Outstanding awards at January 25, 2015		21			$	47.39


9. Share-based Compensation (continued)
The Company did not grant any Performance Shares during the years ended January 25, 2015 or January 26, 2014. Based on the expected level of achievement of the performance condition, the Company did not recognize share-based compensation expense for the year ended January 25, 2015, and it recognized a reduction to share-based compensation expense of approximately $272 for the year ended January 26, 2014 and an expense of approximately $272 for the year ended January 27, 2013. Share-based compensation expense is recorded in the "Selling, general and administrative expenses” line item on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Performance Share Units - 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan
In March 2013, the Company adopted a Performance Share Unit Award Agreement under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. During the year ended January 25, 2015, the Company awarded approximately 46,000 performance share units ("PSUs") to its executive officers and certain other members of the Company's management team based upon an established performance goal. The PSUs are subject to performance conditions and time-based cliff vesting on the last day of the performance period, as defined below, and settle in shares of the Company's common stock upon vesting. The fair value of the PSUs is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date.
The performance goal is a specified cumulative three-year earnings per share amount for the fiscal 2013 through 2015 performance period. The actual number of PSUs which vest for each participant is set at a minimum threshold of 0% of the participant's target number of PSUs and could increase to up to 170% of the target based upon performance results. Actual performance against the performance goal will be measured at the end of the performance period and approved by the Compensation Committee. Expense is recorded over the required performance period, subject to management's assessment of the expected performance outcome.
The following activity has occurred under the Company's existing performance share units plan:



					Weighted
					Average
		Shares			Grant Date
		(in thousands)			Fair Value
Balance at January 27, 2013		—			$	—

Granted		30			43.12

Vested		—			—

Forfeited		—			—

Balance at January 26, 2014		30			$	43.12

Granted		46			32.57

Vested		—			—

Forfeited		(18	)		37

Outstanding awards at January 25, 2015		58			$	36.71



Based on the expected level of achievement of the performance condition, the Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $339 for the year ended January 25, 2015 and did not recognize share-based compensation expense related to the PSUs for the year ended January 26, 2014.

Earnings_per_Share

Earnings per Share	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	Earnings per Share

	The computation of basic earnings per share is based on the number of weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents consisting of incremental common shares deemed outstanding from the assumed exercise of stock options, RSUs and RSAs. The Company excluded the dilutive effect of its performance shares since the related performance conditions had not been satisfied for the year ended January 25, 2015.
	10. Earnings per Share (continued)

	A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):


		Year Ended
		January 25,		January 26,		January 27,
		2015		2014		2013

	Net income available to common stockholders (numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share)	$	63,025	$	50,807	$	64,133


	Weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator for basic earnings per share)	48,299		48,207		48,077

	Potential common shares outstanding:

	Incremental shares from share-based awards	177		187		217

	Weighted average common shares outstanding and potential additional common shares outstanding (denominator for diluted earnings per share)	48,476		48,394		48,294


	Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	1.3	$	1.05	$	1.33


	For the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013 there were approximately 615,000, 340,000, and 251,000 shares, respectively, excluded from the computation of diluted weighted average common shares outstanding because such shares are considered anti-dilutive.

Insurance_Reserves

Insurance Reserves	12 Months Ended
Insurance Reserves	Jan. 25, 2015
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract]
Insurance Reserves	Insurance Reserves

	The Company has insurance policies for general liability, medical and workers' compensation benefits that contain significant deductibles. The cost of these insurance claims up to the deductibles is accrued based on actual claims reported plus loss development factors. These estimates are based on historical information along with certain assumptions about future events, and are subject to change as additional information becomes available. The Company had $21,802 and $17,356 accrued related to these claims at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively. Insurance reserves is recorded to the "Accrued liabilities" and "Other liabilities" line items on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Supplmentary_Balance_Sheet_Inf

Supplmentary Balance Sheet Information	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	Supplementary Balance Sheet Information
	The following reflects supplementary balance sheet information for the Company's property and equipment, net at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014:


		January 25, 2015			26-Jan-14
	Land	$	—		$	2,846

	Buildings	65,658			61,338

	Store fixtures and equipment	364,711			323,454

	Leasehold improvements	242,966			218,359

	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	13,692			14,097

	Automobiles	1,315			1,370

	Construction in progress	31,341			32,654

	Total property and equipment	719,683			654,118

	Accumulated depreciation	(327,489		)	(280,669		)
	Total property and equipment, net	$	392,194		$	373,449

	12. Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (continued)
	The following reflects supplementary balance sheet information for the Company's accrued liabilities at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014:



			January 25, 2015			January 26, 2014
	Accrued compensation and benefits		$	31,698		$	24,547

	Accrued occupancy costs		8,569			8,716

	Other accrued taxes		4,619			4,193

	Accrued construction and maintenance costs		11,030			9,939

	Other accrued liabilities		18,725			16,299


	Total accrued liabilities		$	74,641		$	63,694

RelatedParty_Transactions

Related-Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Related-Party Transactions	Jan. 25, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related-Party Transactions	Related-Party Transactions

	Tax Indemnification Agreement
	In connection with the initial public offering, the Company entered into a tax indemnification agreement with the Company's stockholders prior to the offering. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company agreed that upon filing any tax return (amended or otherwise), or in the event of any restatement of the Company's taxable income, in each case for any period during which the Company was an S-corporation, it will make a payment to each stockholder on a pro rata basis in an amount sufficient so that the stockholder with the highest incremental estimated tax liability (calculated as if the stockholder would be taxable on its allocable share of the Company's taxable income at the highest applicable federal, state and local tax rates and taking into account all amounts the Company previously distributed in respect of taxes for the relevant period) receives a payment equal to its incremental tax liability. The Company also agreed to indemnify the stockholders for any interest, penalties, losses, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of any claim under the agreement.
	Real Estate Leases
	During the year ended January 26, 2014, an entity affiliated with a former officer and director of the Company, who is a family member of a member of the Company's Board of Directors as of January 25, 2015, acquired a shopping center in which the Company leases a retail store location. Lease expense related to the store since the date of such acquisition was $284 and $132 for the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Jan. 25, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies

	Litigation

	From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course of business, including labor and employment, premises, personal injury, product liability and general liability claims, and claims related to commercial and leasing matters. In the opinion of management, the resolution of currently pending matters, other than those described or referred to in the following paragraphs, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. However, because of the nature and inherent uncertainties of litigation, the Company cannot predict with certainty the ultimate resolution of these actions and, should the outcome of these actions be unfavorable, the Company's business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.
	The Company reviews the status of its legal proceedings and records a provision for a liability when it is considered probable that both a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. This review is updated periodically as additional information becomes available. If either or both of the criteria are not met, the Company reassesses whether there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss, or additional losses, may be incurred. If there is a reasonable possibility that a loss may be incurred, the Company discloses the estimate of the amount of the loss or range of losses, that the amount is not material, or that an estimate of loss cannot be made. The Company expenses its legal fees as incurred.

	14. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
	In assessing potential loss contingencies, the Company considers a number of factors, including those listed in the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification 450-20, Contingencies - Loss Contingencies, regarding assessing the probability of a loss and assessing whether a loss is reasonably estimable. Litigation can be expensive and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of litigation are difficult to predict and the Company’s view of these matters may change as the litigation and events unfold over time. An unfavorable outcome in any legal matter, if material, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations in the period in which the unfavorable outcome occurs and potentially in future periods.
	The Company had been named in two lawsuits filed against it and other parties in South Carolina arising out of an incident in May 2011, in which certain outdoor candle products that were allegedly sold at certain of the Company's stores are alleged to have caused personal injury. During the year ended January 25, 2015, the Company and the plaintiffs in the two lawsuits resolved all claims among such parties arising out of or related to the incident. Accordingly, the claims against the Company in the two lawsuits were dismissed during the year ended January 25, 2015.
	The Company is party to a lawsuit that was filed against it in U.S. District Court in Connecticut alleging that the manner in which the Company implemented and applied the fluctuating workweek method for calculating overtime due to the Company's department managers violated the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The complaint purports to state a collective action on behalf of a class of department managers in stores in states in which the Company used the fluctuating workweek method of compensation. The Company believes that the plaintiff's claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend itself in this proceeding. At this time, the Company cannot predict whether the Court will certify a collective action, how it will rule on the merits of the claim, and/or the scope of the potential loss in the event of an adverse outcome. Should the Company ultimately be found liable in this matter, its liability could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations for the period or periods in which it is incurred.

Select_Quarterly_Financial_Dat

Select Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Select Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	Select Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)

	The following is a summary of unaudited financial data regarding the Company's quarterly results of operations. Quarter to quarter comparisons of results of operations have been and may be materially impacted by the timing of new store openings. The Company believes that the following information reflects all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the information for the periods presented. The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period.



			Year Ended January 25, 2015
			First		Second		Third		Fourth
			Quarter (1)		Quarter (2)		Quarter (3)		Quarter (4)
	Sales		$	431,002	$	422,227	$	419,450	$	480,487

	Gross profit		$	148,166	$	143,715	$	138,075	$	164,664

	Income from operations		$	27,577	$	19,126	$	24,328	$	32,582

	Net income		$	16,571	$	11,390	$	14,884	$	20,180

	Net income per share:
	Basic and diluted (5)		$	0.34	$	0.24	$	0.31	$	0.42



	-1	The Company recognized approximately $7,000 in store closure and exit costs during the thirteen weeks ended April 27, 2014 with $6,600 associated with the recognition of certain lease liabilities, severance, loss on disposal of assets and other exit costs. The Company also incurred charges of approximately $400 related to the liquidation of inventory.

	-2	The Company recognized approximately $9,800 in store closure and exit costs during the thirteen weeks ended July 27, 2014.

	-3	The Company recognized a net benefit of approximately $2,900 during the thirteen weeks ended October 26, 2014, related to a gain on the assignment of a capital lease for one of the stores closed in fiscal 2014 and changes in estimates related to its lease commitments for closed stores.

	15. Select Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (continued)


	-4	The Company recognized approximately $10,600 in charges during the thirteen weeks ended January 25, 2015, including approximately $9,000 in impairment charges of certain store related assets offset by a net reduction in previously closed store expense and approximately $2,100 in charges related to the leadership change during the thirteen weeks ended January 25, 2015.

	-5	The net income per share totals may not equal the sum of the components due to rounding.



			Year Ended January 26, 2014
			First		Second		Third		Fourth
			Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter (1)
	Sales		$	366,626	$	354,764	$	364,457	$	425,810

	Gross profit		$	129,337	$	121,278	$	122,057	$	142,684

	Income from operations		$	35,384	$	25,912	$	18,894	$	3,191

	Net income		$	22,120	$	15,634	$	11,064	$	1,989

	Net income per share:
	Basic and diluted		$	0.46	$	0.32	$	0.23	$	0.04



	-1	The Company recognized approximately $27,600 in charges during the thirteen weeks ended January 26, 2014, associated primarily with the impairment of certain real estate and store related assets and the write off of capitalized expenses for real estate sites prior to leasing them.

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Event	Jan. 25, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event

	On March 5, 2015, the Company announced the closing of its three stores in California. The decision to close these stores followed careful consideration of expected future cash flows, the long-term strategic importance of individual stores, and the anticipated timeline of store openings in California. The Company concluded that the pace of organic store growth was going to be slower than anticipated and believes it can achieve more consistent financial results and a better return on its investments by continuing to grow in markets within or closer to its existing markets at this time.
	The Company expects to incur approximately $20,000 to $26,000 in pre-tax charges related to disposals of store assets, which includes leasehold improvements and inventory, the recognition of lease obligations, employee severance costs, store closure and exit activities, and other miscellaneous expenses in future periods. The Company expects store closure activities to be completed in fiscal 2015.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	On June 12, 2012, the Company, certain stockholders of the Company who owned shares of Company common stock prior to the initial public offering and certain officers of the Company (the “2012 Selling Stockholders”) and an underwriter entered into an Underwriting Agreement pursuant to which the 2012 Selling Stockholders offered and sold 11,538,112 shares of Company common stock at $50.50 per share in an underwritten public offering. The public offering of the 11,538,112 shares closed on June 18, 2012. The Company did not receive proceeds from the sale of these shares and expensed approximately $500 of costs associated with the offering during the year ended January 27, 2013. This amount is included in the “Selling, general and administrative expenses” line item on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Definition of Fiscal Year	Definition of Fiscal Year
	The Company reports its results of operations on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday in January. The years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013 were 52-week years.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries are consolidated and all intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications
	In certain instances, amounts previously reported in the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. The reclassifications have no effect on net income or stockholders' equity as previously reported.
Reportable Segments	Reportable Segments
	The Company has determined that it has only one reportable segment. The Company’s revenues come from the sale of items at its specialty food stores. The Company’s primary focus is on perishable food categories, which include meat, seafood, produce, deli, bakery, floral, sushi and prepared foods. Non-perishable categories consist of traditional grocery, frozen and dairy products as well as bulk, coffee and candy, beer and wine, and health and beauty.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash on deposit with banks and credit and debit card sales transactions which settle within a few business days of the reporting date.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable
	Accounts receivable consist primarily of receivables from lessors for tenant improvement allowances, from vendors for certain promotional programs and other miscellaneous receivables and are presented net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible amounts of $159 and $186 at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively.
Inventories	Inventories
	The Company's inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. For approximately 96% of the Company's inventories at both January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, cost was determined using the last-in, first-out, or LIFO method. This method results in a better matching of the Company's costs and revenues. Under the LIFO method, the cost assigned to items sold is based on the cost of the most recent items purchased. As a result, the costs of the first items purchased remain in inventory and are used to value ending inventory. The excess of the current cost of inventories over the LIFO value, or the LIFO reserve, was $7,743 and $6,727 at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively.
	The Company determines the current cost of its inventories using the first-in, first-out, or FIFO method. The FIFO value of inventories includes cost of goods and freight, net of vendor rebates and discounts. If the FIFO method had been used for all inventories, the carrying value of inventories would have been $68,980 and $62,383 at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment
	Except for capital and financing lease assets, property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:


	Buildings	30 years
	Leaseholds and land improvements	10 - 15 years
	Store fixtures and equipment	3 - 10 years
	Office furniture, fixtures, and equipment	5 - 10 years
	Automobiles	5 years
	Software	3 years
	Depreciation of leasehold and land improvements is recognized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. The term of the lease includes renewal options for additional periods if the exercise of the renewal is considered to be reasonably assured.


	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	Capital and financing lease assets in the amount of $46,506 and $42,707 are incorporated with buildings, which is included in the "Property and equipment, net" line item on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively. Accumulated depreciation related to capital and financing lease assets as of January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014 was $3,972 and $2,029, respectively. Capital leases are recorded at the lesser of the net present value of the minimum lease payments or fair value. Financing lease assets are recorded at fair value. Depreciation on capital and financing leases is recognized over the lesser of the asset's lease term or economic life of the property.
	When property and equipment is sold or retired, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is recognized in the "Selling, general and administrative expenses" line item on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
	Interest costs incurred on borrowed funds during the period of construction of capital assets are capitalized as a component of the cost of those assets. Interest costs of $336, $464, and $240 were capitalized during the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, respectively.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company assesses its long-lived assets, principally leasehold and land improvements, store fixtures, and equipment, for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, such as unplanned or significant negative operating cash flow or the manner in which the Company intends to utilize its long-lived assets, indicate the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. When assessing whether impairment exists, the Company aggregates long-lived assets at the individual store level, which the Company considers to be the lowest level for which independent identifiable cash flows are available. Impairment evaluations for individual stores take into consideration a store’s historical and projected operating cash flows, the period of time the store has been open, and the operating performance in the related market. Recoverability is evaluated by comparing the carrying amount of the asset group to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If the carrying value of the asset group is greater than the future undiscounted cash flows, an impairment exists and must be measured and a loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the asset group. The fair value is estimated based on discounted future cash flows and/or market values of the long-lived assets.
Store Closure Costs	Store Closure Costs
	The Company recognizes a charge and related reserve for future operating lease payments associated with retail stores that are no longer being utilized in its current operations. The reserve is calculated using the present value of the remaining noncancelable lease payments after the cease use date less an estimate of subtenant income. If subtenant income is expected to be higher than the current lease payments, no reserve is recorded. Lease payments included in the closed store reserve are expected to be paid over the remaining terms of the respective leases, which range from approximately eight to fourteen years. The Company's assumptions about subtenant income are based on its experience and knowledge of the area in which the closed property is located, guidance received from local brokers and agents, commercial market value analysts, and existing economic conditions. As part of its analysis, the Company may acquire third-party fair value reports, which provide independent estimates of the fair values of similar rental properties. Adjustments to the closed store reserve relate primarily to changes in subtenant income and other assumptions differing from original estimates, as well as reductions to the reserve resulting from periodic lease payments. Adjustments are recorded for changes in estimates in the period in which the change becomes known.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized at the point of sale, net of coupons and discounts. Sales taxes are not included in revenue. As of January 25, 2015, the Company operated 169 stores in 27 states.
Gift Cards	Gift Cards
	A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company sells its gift cards to its customers. There are no administrative fees on unused gift cards and the gift cards do not have an expiration date. Gift card sales are recorded as a liability to unearned gift card revenue when sold and are recognized as revenue when either the gift card is redeemed or the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed is remote (“gift card breakage”). The Company's gift card breakage rate is based upon historical redemption patterns and it recognizes breakage revenue utilizing the redemption recognition method.
	Gift card breakage recognized for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013 was not material. Any future revisions to the estimated breakage rate may result in changes in the amount of breakage revenue recognized in future periods.
Cost of Goods Sold	Cost of Goods Sold
	Cost of goods sold consists of the cost of inventory sold during the period, including the direct costs of purchased merchandise, distribution and supply chain costs, buying costs, a LIFO adjustment, supplies and store occupancy costs. Store occupancy costs include rent, common area maintenance, real estate taxes, personal property taxes, insurance, licenses and utilities related to the stores used in the Company's operations. Rebates and discounts from vendors are recorded as the related purchases are made and are recognized as a reduction to cost of goods sold as the related inventory is sold.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
	Selling, general and administrative expenses include certain retail store and corporate costs, including compensation (both cash and share-based), pre-opening expenses, marketing and advertising and other direct store and corporate administrative costs. Pre-opening expenses are costs associated with the opening of new stores including travel, recruiting, relocating and training personnel and other miscellaneous costs. Pre-opening costs and costs incurred for producing and communicating advertising are expensed when incurred. Advertising costs totaled $5,788, $4,263, and $3,826 for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013, respectively.
Leases	Leases
	For leases classified as operating leases, the lease agreements generally include rent holidays and rent escalation provisions and may include contingent rent provisions for percentage of sales in excess of specified levels. The Company recognizes rent holidays, including the time period during which the Company has control of the property prior to the opening of the store, as well as escalating rent provisions, as deferred rent expense and amortizes these balances on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. For lease agreements that require the payment of contingent rents based on a percentage of sales above stipulated minimums, the Company begins accruing an estimate for contingent rent expense when it is determined that it is probable the specified levels of sales in excess of the stipulated minimums will be reached during the year. Reimbursement from a landlord for tenant improvements is classified as an incentive and included in the "Deferred lease incentives" line item on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The deferred rent credit is amortized as a reduction to rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
	For leases that are classified as capital leases, the capital lease asset is recorded as a building, which is included in the “Property and equipment, net” line item and a corresponding amount is recorded as a capital lease obligation in the “Capital and financing lease obligations” line item on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at an amount equal to the lesser of the net present value of minimum lease payments to be made over the lease term or the fair value of the property being leased. The Company allocates each lease payment between a reduction of the lease obligation and interest expense using the effective interest method.
	With certain leases, the Company is involved with the construction of the building and the Company is considered the owner of the building for accounting purposes. The Company capitalizes the amount of total project costs incurred during the construction period as construction in progress. At the completion of the construction project, the Company evaluates whether the transfer to the landlord meets the requirements for sale-leaseback accounting treatment. A sale and leaseback of the asset is deemed to occur when construction of the asset is complete and the lease term begins and the relevant sale-leaseback accounting criteria are met. Any gain or loss from the transaction is deferred and amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. If the lease does not meet the criteria for sale-leaseback accounting, the Company records the financing lease asset as a building, which is included in the “Property and equipment, net” line item, and a corresponding financing obligation in the “Capital and financing lease obligations” line item on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company allocates each lease payment between a reduction of the lease obligation and interest expense using the effective interest method.
	During the year ended January 25, 2015, the Company entered into a sale-leaseback transaction involving one of its store locations. The store is being leased from the buyer-lessor over an initial lease term of 15 years and is classified as an operating lease. The Company determined it retained the lease rights to the property and preserved the benefits and risks incident to ownership, and thus the $212 gain which resulted from the net $7,855 transaction proceeds was deferred and is being amortized as a reduction to rent expense over the 15-year initial lease term.
	During the year ended January 27, 2013, the Company entered into a sale-leaseback transaction involving one of its store locations. The store is being leased from the buyer-lessor over an initial lease term of 15 years and is classified as an operating lease. The Company determined it retained the lease rights to the property and preserved the benefits and risks incident to ownership, and thus the $1,258 gain which resulted from the net $6,604 transaction proceeds was deferred and is being amortized as a reduction to rent expense over the 15-year initial lease term.
Share-based Compensation - 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan	Share-based Compensation - 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan
	The Company grants options to purchase common stock under The Fresh Market, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (“2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan”), which was adopted and approved by the Board of Directors and the Company's stockholders in 2010 and reapproved by the Company's stockholders in 2012. The 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan provides for the grant of options intended to qualify as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards ("RSAs"), restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance compensation awards, cash incentive awards, deferred share units and other equity-based and equity-related awards.
	In accordance with ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, the fair value of each option award is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. This model requires the input of certain assumptions, including the expected life of the share-based award, stock price volatility, dividend yield and interest rate. Because there is limited history for the Company's common stock, the expected life and volatility assumptions are based on historical data from similar entities, which comprise the Company's "peer group." The Company's assessment of its peer group includes considerations such as the subject companies' plan characteristics and principal populations as well as industry, stage of life cycle, size and financial leverage. Since the Company's initial public offering, it has not declared dividends and it does not plan to pay any dividends in the future. The risk-free rate for periods in the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturities in effect at the time of the grant.
	The fair value of RSUs and RSAs is based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The RSU awards are based on a four year graded vesting schedule over the requisite service period and the Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis for RSUs net of estimated forfeitures. RSAs issued to independent directors vest pursuant to the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan at the earlier of one year or the next annual meeting of stockholders. The Company recognizes compensation expense for RSAs on a straight-line basis net of estimated forfeitures over the vesting period.
	Executive RSAs are comprised of two types: RSAs that are subject to three-year cliff-based vesting, and RSAs that vest in annual 25% increments over a four-year period beginning on the grant date. Upon vesting, the risk of forfeiture and restrictions on transferability lapse. The Company recognizes the related compensation expense on a straight-line basis, net of estimated forfeitures, over the required service period.
	The Company recognizes the estimated fair value of performance-based awards as share-based compensation expense over the performance period based upon its determination of whether it is probable that the performance targets will be achieved. The Company assesses the probability of achieving the performance targets at each reporting period. Cumulative adjustments, if any, are recorded to reflect subsequent changes in the estimated outcome of performance-related conditions. The fair value of the performance-based awards is based on the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The Company must make certain estimates and judgments in determining income tax expense for financial statement purposes. The amount of taxes currently payable or refundable is accrued, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for realizable loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities for a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
	The Company applies the provisions of the authoritative guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes that was issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"). Pursuant to this guidance, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The authoritative guidance also addresses other items related to uncertainty in income taxes including derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
	The Company applies the provisions of ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 ("ASC 740-10"), which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Additionally, ASC
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	740-10 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (ASU 2014-08), to change the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and enhance the related disclosure requirements. The guidance is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. Upon adoption of this standard, the Company will be required to evaluate whether a disposal meets the discontinued operations requirements under ASU 2014-08. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2014-09), which amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 establishes principles for recognizing revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the expected consideration received in exchange for those goods or services. It is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. The standards may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the effect this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (ASU 2014-12). The guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting and could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. A reporting entity should apply existing guidance in FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, as it relates to such awards. ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those annual reporting periods, beginning after December 15, 2015 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The following is a summary of the percentages for the sales of perishable and non-perishable items:


		Year Ended
		January 25,		January 26,	January 27,
		2015		2014	2013
	Perishable	65.50%		65.40%	65.80%
	Non-perishable	34.50%		34.60%	34.20%
Property, Plant and Equipment	Except for capital and financing lease assets, property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:


	Buildings		30 years
	Leaseholds and land improvements		10 - 15 years
	Store fixtures and equipment		3 - 10 years
	Office furniture, fixtures, and equipment		5 - 10 years
	Automobiles		5 years
	Software		3 years
	The following reflects supplementary balance sheet information for the Company's property and equipment, net at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014:


		January 25, 2015			26-Jan-14
	Land	$	—		$	2,846

	Buildings	65,658			61,338

	Store fixtures and equipment	364,711			323,454

	Leasehold improvements	242,966			218,359

	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	13,692			14,097

	Automobiles	1,315			1,370

	Construction in progress	31,341			32,654

	Total property and equipment	719,683			654,118

	Accumulated depreciation	(327,489		)	(280,669		)
	Total property and equipment, net	$	392,194		$	373,449

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Long-term debt is as follows:


		Year Ended
		January 25,		January 26,
		2015		2014
	Unsecured revolving credit note, with maximum available borrowings of $175,000 at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, interest payable monthly at one-month LIBOR plus a margin, with a total stated interest rate of 1.1% and 1.4% for the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively	$	—	$	24,700

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring	The following tables show the fair value of the Company's long-lived assets that have been adjusted to fair value on a non-recurring basis which had a significant impact on the Company's results of operations for the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014.



		Carrying Value		Fair Value Measurement as of						Impairment
				25-Jan-15
	Description	Prior to Impairment		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Charge Recognized
		(in thousands)
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	19,833	$	—	$	—	$	10,872	$	8,961





		Carrying Value		Fair Value Measurement as of						Impairment
				26-Jan-14
	Description	Prior to Impairment		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Charge Recognized
		(in thousands)
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	48,510	$	—	$	—	$	21,682	$	26,828

Impairments_and_Store_Closure_1

Impairments and Store Closure Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Store Closure Costs	Store closure and exit costs for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:



		Year Ended
		January 25, 2015			January 26, 2014			January 27, 2013
	Lease obligation costs	$	11,223		$	653		$	954

	Gain on assignment of capital lease	(1,508		)	—			—

	Employee and severance costs	768			—			—

	Loss on disposals of assets	1,896			—			—

	Other costs	1,249			24			22

	Total store closure and exit costs	$	13,628		$	677		$	976

Schedule of Closed Store Reserve	Activity for the closed store reserve during the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013 was as follows:


		Year Ended
		January 25,			January 26,			January 27,
		2015			2014			2013
	Beginning balance	$	1,812		$	1,982		$	1,969

	Additions and adjustments	14,498			656			936

	Payments	(5,011		)	(826		)	(923		)
	Ending balance	$	11,299		$	1,812		$	1,982

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	Future minimum lease commitments for the Company's capital and financing lease obligations and operating lease commitments having initial or remaining terms in excess of one year are as follows:


		Capital and Financing Lease			Operating
		Obligations			Leases

	2015	$	5,038		$	56,450

	2016	5,216			58,995

	2017	5,216			58,718

	2018	5,216			55,346

	2019	5,252			55,616

	Thereafter	44,208			240,050

	Total lease commitment	70,146			$	525,175

	Non-cash gain on future disposition of property	838

	Less amount representing interest, 10.8% weighted average interest rate	(36,404		)
	Present value of obligations under capital and financing lease obligations	34,580

	Less current portion	(1,243		)
	Noncurrent capital and financing lease obligations	$	33,337

Schedule of Rent Expense	Total rent expense, net of subtenant lease income, for the years ended January 25, 2015, January 26, 2014, and January 27, 2013 was as follows:



		Year Ended
		January 25,			January 26,		January 27,
		2015			2014		2013
	Minimum rentals	$	48,603		$	43,047	$	36,880

	Contingent rentals	519			434		505

		$	49,122		$	43,481	$	37,385

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The income tax provision consisted of the following:


		Year Ended
		January 25,				January 26,				January 27,
		2015				2014				2013
	Current:
	Federal	$	45,263			$	32,852			$	36,056

	State	7,180				7,458				6,138

	Total current	52,443				40,310				42,194

	Deferred:
	Federal	(15,314		)		(10,175		)		(5,664		)
	State	(916		)		(1,344		)		(675		)
	Total deferred	(16,230		)		(11,519		)		(6,339		)
	Total income tax provision	$	36,213			$	28,791			$	35,855

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rate is as follows:



		Year Ended
		January 25,			January 26,			January 27, 2013
		2015			2014
	Statutory federal rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes	3.78	%		4.36	%		3.44	%
	Enhanced charitable food contribution	(2.12	)%		(2.64	)%		(2.67	)%
	Other	(0.17	)%		(0.55	)%		0.09	%
	Effective tax rate	36.49	%		36.17	%		35.86	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The major components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014 are as follows:


		Year Ended
		January 25,				January 26,
		2015				2014
	Deferred Tax Assets:
	Accrued compensation	$	4,395			$	3,016

	Accrued expenses	17,869				12,102

	Deferred and share-based compensation	6,598				4,369

	Excess charitable contributions	10,745				10,120

	Capital and financing lease obligations	17,732				15,366

	Other	61				95

	Total deferred tax assets	57,400				45,068


	Deferred Tax Liabilities:
	Depreciation	(47,088		)		(51,023		)
	Inventories	(2,076		)		(1,836		)
	Prepaid expenses	(756		)		(959		)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	(49,920		)		(53,818		)

	Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	7,480			$	(8,750	)

Schedule Of Classified Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Deferred taxes have been classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:


		Year Ended
		January 25,				January 26,
		2015				2014
	Current assets	$	6,957			$	3,267

	Non-current assets	1,452				—

	Non-current liabilities	(929		)		(12,017		)
	Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	7,480			$	(8,750	)

Sharebased_Compensation_Tables

Share-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	The following table summarizes option activity under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (in thousands, except per share amounts and contractual lives in years):



									Weighted
		Number			Weighted				Average		Aggregate
		of Options			Average				Remaining		Intrinsic
		Outstanding			Exercise Price				Contractual Life		Value
	Outstanding options at January 29, 2012	702			$	25.46

	Granted	200			47.33

	Exercised	(77	)		22.25

	Expired	—			—

	Forfeited	(65	)		33.27

	Outstanding options at January 27, 2013	760			$	30.87

	Granted	141			43.1

	Exercised	(85	)		24.38

	Expired	(2	)		41.41

	Forfeited	(50	)		32.05

	Outstanding options at January 26, 2014	764			$	33.74

	Granted	246			32.71

	Exercised	(88	)		22

	Expired	(1	)		42.93

	Forfeited	(33	)		35.28

	Outstanding options at January 25, 2015	888			$	34.55			7.4		$	5,831

	Vested/expected to vest at January 25, 2015	884			$	34.54			8.4		$	5,810

	Exercisable options at January 25, 2015	523			$	32.19			6.6		$	4,645

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	The fair value of the stock option grants have been estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions.


		2014				2013				2012
	Risk-free interest rate	1.63		%		0.82		%		1.2		%
	Expected life, in years	4.83				5				5

	Expected volatility	34.18		%		42.29		%		43.57		%
	Dividend yield	—		%		—		%		—		%
	Weighted average exercise price	$	32.71			$	43.1			$	47.33

Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity	The following activity has occurred under the Company's existing restricted stock unit plan:



					Weighted
					Average
		Shares			Grant Date
		(in thousands)			Fair Value
	Balance at January 29, 2012	82			$	22

	Granted	23			48.67

	Vested	(25	)		22

	Forfeited	(7	)		25.03

	Balance at January 27, 2013	73			$	30.1

	Granted	30			43.32

	Vested	(30	)		26.98

	Forfeited	(3	)		25.47

	Balance at January 26, 2014	70			$	37.26

	Granted	76			33.04

	Vested	(40	)		31.3

	Forfeited	(9	)		35.52

	Outstanding awards at January 25, 2015	97			$	36.9

	Expected to vest at January 25, 2015	95			$	36.94

Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Activity	The following activity has occurred under the Company's existing performance share awards plan:



					Weighted
					Average
		Shares			Grant Date
		(in thousands)			Fair Value
	Balance at January 29, 2012	—			$	—

	Granted	38			47.29

	Vested	—			—

	Forfeited	(4	)		47.17

	Balance at January 27, 2013	34			$	47.31

	Granted	—			—

	Vested	—			—

	Forfeited	(4	)		47.17

	Balance at January 26, 2014	30			$	47.32

	Granted	—			—

	Vested	—			—

	Forfeited	(9	)		47.17

	Outstanding awards at January 25, 2015	21			$	47.39

Schedule Of Share Based Compensation, Stock Options, Stockholder Plan, Activity	The following activity has occurred under the Company's existing performance share units plan:



					Weighted
					Average
		Shares			Grant Date
		(in thousands)			Fair Value
	Balance at January 27, 2013	—			$	—

	Granted	30			43.12

	Vested	—			—

	Forfeited	—			—

	Balance at January 26, 2014	30			$	43.12

	Granted	46			32.57

	Vested	—			—

	Forfeited	(18	)		37

	Outstanding awards at January 25, 2015	58			$	36.71


Restricted Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity	The following activity has occurred under the Company's existing restricted stock award plan for non-employee directors:



					Weighted
					Average
		Shares			Grant Date
		(in thousands)			Fair Value
	Balance at January 29, 2012	6			$	32.79

	Granted	7			57.7

	Vested	(6	)		33.25

	Forfeited	—			—

	Balance at January 27, 2013	7			$	58

	Granted	10			49.07

	Vested	(7	)		58

	Forfeited	—			—

	Balance at January 26, 2014	10			$	49.07

	Granted	14			33.43

	Vested	(13	)		48.22

	Forfeited	—			—

	Outstanding awards at January 25, 2015	11			$	32.95

	Expected to vest at January 25, 2015	11			$	32.95

Executive Restricted Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity	The following activity has occurred under the Company's existing executive restricted stock award plan:



					Weighted
					Average
		Shares			Grant Date
		(in thousands)			Fair Value
	Balance at January 27, 2013	—			$	—

	Granted	92			43.42

	Vested	—			—

	Forfeited	—			—

	Balance at January 26, 2014	92			$	43.42

	Granted	—			—

	Vested	(34	)		40.56

	Forfeited	(2	)		42.65

	Outstanding awards at January 25, 2015	56			$	43.86

	Expected to vest at January 25, 2015	55			$	43.53

Earnings_per_Share_Tables

Earnings per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares	A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):


		Year Ended
		January 25,		January 26,		January 27,
		2015		2014		2013

	Net income available to common stockholders (numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share)	$	63,025	$	50,807	$	64,133


	Weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator for basic earnings per share)	48,299		48,207		48,077

	Potential common shares outstanding:

	Incremental shares from share-based awards	177		187		217

	Weighted average common shares outstanding and potential additional common shares outstanding (denominator for diluted earnings per share)	48,476		48,394		48,294


	Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	1.3	$	1.05	$	1.33

Supplmentary_Balance_Sheet_Inf1

Supplmentary Balance Sheet Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Except for capital and financing lease assets, property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:


	Buildings		30 years
	Leaseholds and land improvements		10 - 15 years
	Store fixtures and equipment		3 - 10 years
	Office furniture, fixtures, and equipment		5 - 10 years
	Automobiles		5 years
	Software		3 years
	The following reflects supplementary balance sheet information for the Company's property and equipment, net at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014:


		January 25, 2015			26-Jan-14
	Land	$	—		$	2,846

	Buildings	65,658			61,338

	Store fixtures and equipment	364,711			323,454

	Leasehold improvements	242,966			218,359

	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	13,692			14,097

	Automobiles	1,315			1,370

	Construction in progress	31,341			32,654

	Total property and equipment	719,683			654,118

	Accumulated depreciation	(327,489		)	(280,669		)
	Total property and equipment, net	$	392,194		$	373,449

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	The following reflects supplementary balance sheet information for the Company's accrued liabilities at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014:



			January 25, 2015			January 26, 2014
	Accrued compensation and benefits		$	31,698		$	24,547

	Accrued occupancy costs		8,569			8,716

	Other accrued taxes		4,619			4,193

	Accrued construction and maintenance costs		11,030			9,939

	Other accrued liabilities		18,725			16,299


	Total accrued liabilities		$	74,641		$	63,694

Select_Quarterly_Financial_Dat1

Select Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information

			Year Ended January 25, 2015
			First		Second		Third		Fourth
			Quarter (1)		Quarter (2)		Quarter (3)		Quarter (4)
	Sales		$	431,002	$	422,227	$	419,450	$	480,487

	Gross profit		$	148,166	$	143,715	$	138,075	$	164,664

	Income from operations		$	27,577	$	19,126	$	24,328	$	32,582

	Net income		$	16,571	$	11,390	$	14,884	$	20,180

	Net income per share:
	Basic and diluted (5)		$	0.34	$	0.24	$	0.31	$	0.42



	-1	The Company recognized approximately $7,000 in store closure and exit costs during the thirteen weeks ended April 27, 2014 with $6,600 associated with the recognition of certain lease liabilities, severance, loss on disposal of assets and other exit costs. The Company also incurred charges of approximately $400 related to the liquidation of inventory.

	-2	The Company recognized approximately $9,800 in store closure and exit costs during the thirteen weeks ended July 27, 2014.

	-3	The Company recognized a net benefit of approximately $2,900 during the thirteen weeks ended October 26, 2014, related to a gain on the assignment of a capital lease for one of the stores closed in fiscal 2014 and changes in estimates related to its lease commitments for closed stores.

	15. Select Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (continued)


	-4	The Company recognized approximately $10,600 in charges during the thirteen weeks ended January 25, 2015, including approximately $9,000 in impairment charges of certain store related assets offset by a net reduction in previously closed store expense and approximately $2,100 in charges related to the leadership change during the thirteen weeks ended January 25, 2015.

	-5	The net income per share totals may not equal the sum of the components due to rounding.



			Year Ended January 26, 2014
			First		Second		Third		Fourth
			Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter (1)
	Sales		$	366,626	$	354,764	$	364,457	$	425,810

	Gross profit		$	129,337	$	121,278	$	122,057	$	142,684

	Income from operations		$	35,384	$	25,912	$	18,894	$	3,191

	Net income		$	22,120	$	15,634	$	11,064	$	1,989

	Net income per share:
	Basic and diluted		$	0.46	$	0.32	$	0.23	$	0.04



	-1	The Company recognized approximately $27,600 in charges during the thirteen weeks ended January 26, 2014, associated primarily with the impairment of certain real estate and store related assets and the write off of capitalized expenses for real estate sites prior to leasing them.

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013	Jun. 12, 2012
	segment
	states
	stores
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock issuance costs			$500
Number of reportable segments	1
Accounts receivable, net	159	186
Percentage of LIFO inventory (percent)	96.00%
Inventory, LIFO reserve	7,743	6,727
FIFO inventory amount	68,980	62,383
Interest costs capitalized during period	336	464	240
Number of stores (stores)	169
Number of states (states)	27
Advertising expense	5,788	4,263	3,826
Initial lease term	15 years
Non-cash gain on future sale of property	212	1,258
Sale leaseback transaction net proceeds	$7,855	$6,604
Underwritten Public Offering
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (shares)				11,538,112
Sale of stock, price per share (usd per share)				$50.50
Secondary Public Offering
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (shares)				11,538,112

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Revenue by Segment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Perishable [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales Revenue Goods Percentage	65.50%	65.40%	65.80%
Non Perishable [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales Revenue Goods Percentage	34.50%	34.60%	34.20%

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital leased assets	46,506	$42,707
Capital leased assets, accumulated depreciation	3,972	$2,029
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	30 years
Leaseholds and land improvements \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Leaseholds and land improvements \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	15 years
Store fixtures and equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Store fixtures and equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Office furniture, fixtures, and equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Office furniture, fixtures, and equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Automobiles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual 1) (Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	4 years
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%
Restricted Stock Awards \| Non Employee Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	1 year
Restricted Stock Awards \| Executive officers
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of award plan types	2
Cliff-based Vesting \| Restricted Stock Awards \| Executive officers
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Annual Increments \| Restricted Stock Awards \| Executive officers
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	4 years
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%

LongTerm_Debt_Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Unsecured revolving credit note, with maximum available borrowings of $175,000 at January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, interest payable monthly at one-month LIBOR plus a margin, with a total stated interest rate of 1.1% and 1.4% for the years ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014, respectively	$0	$24,700,000
Maximum borrowing capacity	$175,000,000	$175,000,000
Description of variable rate basis	one-month LIBOR plus a margin, weighted-average annual interest rate of 1.1%	one-month LIBOR plus a margin, weighted-average annual interest rate of 1.4%
Weighted average interest rate (percent)	1.10%	1.40%

LongTerm_Debt_Details_Textuals

Long-Term Debt (Details Textuals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt (Details Textuals) (USD $)	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$175,000,000	$175,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity	100,000,000
Letter of credit, amount outstanding	15,000,000
Credit facility, interest rate description	(i)Â the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus an applicable margin that ranges from 0.90% to 2.00%, (ii)Â the Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin that ranges from 0.90% to 2.00%, or (iii)Â the base rate plus an applicable margin that ranges from 0% to 1.00%, where the base rate is defined as the greatest of: (a)Â the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (b)Â Bank of Americaâ€™s prime rate, and (c)Â the Eurodollar rate plus 1.00%
Eurodollar
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on base rate (percent)	1.00%
Federal Funds
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on base rate (percent)	0.50%
Standby Letters of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	60,000,000	25,000,000
Letter of credit, amount outstanding	$25,434,000	$13,667,000
Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, commitment fee percentage (percent)	0.13%
Minimum \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	0.90%
Minimum \| Eurodollar
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	0.90%
Minimum \| Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	0.00%
Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, commitment fee percentage (percent)	0.25%
Maximum \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	2.00%
Maximum \| Eurodollar
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	2.00%
Maximum \| Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	1.00%

Fair_Value_Measurement_Details

Fair Value Measurement (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of stores	$8,961	$26,828
Carrying Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held and used, Fair value	19,833	48,510
Nonrecurring \| Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held and used, Fair value	0	0
Nonrecurring \| Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held and used, Fair value	0	0
Nonrecurring \| Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held and used, Fair value	$10,872	$21,682

Impairments_and_Store_Closure_2

Impairments and Store Closure Costs (Details Textuals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
	stores	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Impairment of stores	$8,961	$26,828
Impairments and store closure costs	$13,628	$677	$976
Number of stores closed	4

Impairments_and_Store_Closure_3

Impairments and Store Closure Costs (Store Closure Costs) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 26, 2014	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Lease obligation costs		$11,223	$653	$954
Gain on assignment of capital lease	-2,900	-1,508	0	0
Employee and severance costs		768	0	0
Loss on disposal of assets		1,896	0	0
Other costs		1,249	24	22
Total store closure and exit costs		$13,628	$677	$976

Impairments_and_Store_Closure_4

Impairments and Store Closure Costs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Closed Store Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$1,812	$1,982	$1,969
Additions and adjustments	14,498	656	936
Payments	-5,011	-826	-923
Ending balance	$11,299	$1,812	$1,982

Leases_Details

Leases (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 25, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	$5,038
2016	5,216
2017	5,216
2018	5,216
2019	5,252
Thereafter	44,208
Total Capital and Financing Lease Obligations	70,146
Non-cash gain on future disposition of property	838
Less amount representing interest, 10.8% weighted average interest rate	-36,404
Present value of obligations under capital and financing lease obligations	34,580
Less current portion	-1,243
Noncurrent capital and financing lease obligations	33,337
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	56,450
2016	58,995
2017	58,718
2018	55,346
2019	55,616
Thereafter	240,050
Total Operating Leases	$525,175
Capital leases and financing obligations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate (percent)	10.80%

Leases_Details_1

Leases (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Leases [Abstract]
Minimum rentals	$48,603	$43,047	$36,880
Contingent rentals	519	434	505
Total rent expense	$49,122	$43,481	$37,385

Leases_Details_Textuals

Leases (Details Textuals) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2012	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
	locations	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Value of leases acquired	$17,200
Number of locations (locations)	4
Initial payment, restricted cash	3,000
Reclassification of capital lease payment from operating activities		143,025	140,372	109,118
Reclassification of capital lease payment to investing activities		82,178	122,247	91,613
Minimum
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Noncancelable operating lease agreements expire date		2015
Operating leases, initial lease term		10 years
Noncancelable operating lease renewal options		15 years
Initial lease term of capital leases		10 years
Renewal options lease term of capital leases		15 years
Maximum
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Noncancelable operating lease agreements expire date		2032
Operating leases, initial lease term		15 years
Noncancelable operating lease renewal options		30 years
Initial lease term of capital leases		15 years
Renewal options lease term of capital leases		25 years
Restatement Adjustment
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Reclassification of capital lease payment from operating activities				17,200
Reclassification of capital lease payment to investing activities				$17,200

Employee_Benefits_Details_Text

Employee Benefits (Details Textuals) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Compensated absences liability		6,307	$7,312	$6,307
Defined contribution plan, employers matching contribution, vesting period			3 years
Expense related to achievement of performance goals			782	57	443
Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of award payouts on achievement of pre-established target (percent)			33.00%	33.00%	33.00%
Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of award payouts on achievement of pre-established target (percent)			170.00%	150.00%	150.00%
Deferred Compensation Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Maximum annual contributions per employee, percent, base salary (percent)			80.00%
Maximum annual contributions per employee, percent, annual bonus (percent)			100.00%
Requisite age for distribution			55 years
Requisite service period			5 years
Requisite service period, following change in control of company			2 years
Deferred compensation liability, current and noncurrent		3,439	4,289	3,439
Compensation expense			55	45	63
401(k) Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan, requisite service period	1 year	60 days
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized			$1,200	$1,022	$920

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Current:
Federal	$45,263	$32,852	$36,056
State	7,180	7,458	6,138
Total current	52,443	40,310	42,194
Deferred:
Federal	-15,314	-10,175	-5,664
State	-916	-1,344	-675
Total deferred	-16,230	-11,519	-6,339
Total income tax provision	$36,213	$28,791	$35,855

Income_Taxes_Details_1

Income Taxes (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details 1)	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory federal rate (percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes (percent)	3.78%	4.36%	3.44%
Enhanced charitable food contribution (percent)	-2.12%	-2.64%	-2.67%
Other (percent)	-0.17%	-0.55%	0.09%
Effective tax rate (percent)	36.49%	36.17%	35.86%

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Deferred Tax Assets:
Accrued compensation	$4,395	$3,016
Accrued expenses	17,869	12,102
Deferred and share-based compensation	6,598	4,369
Excess charitable contributions	10,745	10,120
Capital and financing lease obligations	17,732	15,366
Other	61	95
Total deferred tax assets	57,400	45,068
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Depreciation	-47,088	-51,023
Inventories	-2,076	-1,836
Prepaid expenses	-756	-959
Total deferred tax liabilities	-49,920	-53,818
Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$7,480	($8,750)

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current assets	$6,957	$3,267
Non-current assets	1,452	0
Non-current liabilities	-929	-12,017
Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$7,480	($8,750)

Income_Taxes_Details_Textuals

Income Taxes (Details Textuals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details Textuals) (USD $)	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	$0	$0
Interest on income taxes accrued	0	0
Tax credit carryforward, charitable food contribution, expiration period	5 years
State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards		$353,000

Sharebased_Compensation_Incent

Share-based Compensation - Incentive Compensation Plan (Details) (Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding options (shares)	764,000	760,000	702,000
Granted (in shares)	246,000	141,000	200,000
Exercised (in shares)	-88,000	-85,000	-77,000
Expired (in shares)	-1,000	-2,000	0
Forfeited (in shares)	-33,000	-50,000	-65,000
Outstanding options (shares)	888,000	764,000	760,000
Vested/expected to vest (in shares)	884,000
Exercisable options (in shares)	523,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding (usd per share)	$33.74	$30.87	$25.46
Options granted (usd per share)	$32.71	$43.10	$47.33
Options exercised (usd per share)	$22	$24.38	$22.25
Options expired (usd per share)	$42.93	$41.41	$0
Options forfeited (usd per share)	$35.28	$32.05	$33.27
Outstanding (usd per share)	$34.55	$33.74	$30.87
Vested/expected to vest (usd per share)	$34.54
Exercisable options (usd per share)	$32.19
Outstanding options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	7 years 4 months 11 days
Vested/expected to vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	8 years 4 months 14 days
Exercisable options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	6 years 6 months 25 days
Outstanding options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$5,831
Vested/expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	5,810
Exercisable options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$4,645

Sharebased_Compensation_Fair_V

Share-based Compensation - Fair Value Stock Option Pricing Model (Details 1) (Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average exercise price (usd per share)	$34.55	$33.74	$30.87	$25.46
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate (percent)	1.63%	0.82%	1.20%
Expected life, in years	4 years 9 months 29 days	5 years 0 months 0 days	5 years
Expected volatility (percent)	34.18%	42.29%	43.57%
Dividend yield (percent)	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted average exercise price (usd per share)	$32.71	$43.10	$47.33

Sharebased_Compensation_Restri

Share-based Compensation - Restricted Stock Unit Plan (Details 2) (Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)	70	73	82
Granted (in shares)	76	30	23
Vested (in shares)	-40	-30	-25
Forfeited (in shares)	-9	-3	-7
Ending balance (in shares	97	70	73
Expected to Vest (in shares)	95
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (usd per share)	$37.26	$30.10	$22
Granted (usd per share)	$33.04	$43.32	$48.67
Vested (usd per share)	$31.30	$26.98	$22
Forfeited (usd per share)	$35.52	$25.47	$25.03
Ending balance (usd per share)	$36.90	$37.26	$30.10
Expected to vest (usd per share)	$36.94
Restricted Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)	10	7	6
Granted (in shares)	14	10	7
Vested (in shares)	-13	-7	-6
Forfeited (in shares)	0	0	0
Ending balance (in shares	11	10	7
Expected to Vest (in shares)	11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (usd per share)	$49.07	$58	$32.79
Granted (usd per share)	$33.43	$49.07	$57.70
Vested (usd per share)	$48.22	$58	$33.25
Forfeited (usd per share)	$0	$0	$0
Ending balance (usd per share)	$32.95	$49.07	$58
Expected to vest (usd per share)	$32.95
Restricted Stock Awards \| Executive officers
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)	92	0
Granted (in shares)	0	92
Vested (in shares)	-34	0
Forfeited (in shares)	-2	0
Ending balance (in shares	56	92
Expected to Vest (in shares)	55
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (usd per share)	$43.42	$0
Granted (usd per share)	$0	$43.42
Vested (usd per share)	$40.56	$0
Forfeited (usd per share)	$42.65	$0
Ending balance (usd per share)	$43.86	$43.42
Expected to vest (usd per share)	$43.53
Performance Share Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)	30	34	0
Granted (in shares)	0	0	38
Vested (in shares)	0	0	0
Forfeited (in shares)	-9	-4	-4
Ending balance (in shares	21	30	34
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (usd per share)	$47.32	$47.31	$0
Granted (usd per share)	$0	$0	$47.29
Vested (usd per share)	$0	$0	$0
Forfeited (usd per share)	$47,170	$47.17	$47.17
Ending balance (usd per share)	$47.39	$47.32	$47.31
Performance Share Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)	30	0
Granted (in shares)	46	30
Vested (in shares)	0	0
Forfeited (in shares)	-18	0
Ending balance (in shares	58	30
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (usd per share)	$43.12	$0
Granted (usd per share)	$32.57	$43.12
Vested (usd per share)	$0	$0
Forfeited (usd per share)	$37	$0
Ending balance (usd per share)	$36.71	$43.12

Sharebased_Compensation_Detail

Share-based Compensation (Details Textuals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$1,523	$1,870
Options, nonvested, number of shares	888,000	764,000	760,000
Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares available for grant	1,900,000	2,200,000	2,500,000
Weighted average grant date fair value of options granted	$10.49	$16.23	$18.58
Fair value of shares vested	4,645	3,423
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, stock options	3,214	4,866	5,917
Employee Stock Option \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	4 years
Award expiration period	10 years
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition (in years)	2 years 4 months 24 days
Employee Stock Option \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010 \| Selling and Marketing Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	3,329	2,917	2,783
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	4 years
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition (in years)	2 years 9 months 18 days
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, share-based awards other than options	2,410	1,835
Granted in period	76,000	30,000	23,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010 \| Selling and Marketing Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	1,640	1,129	821
Restricted Stock Awards \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period	14,000	10,000	7,000
Restricted Stock Awards \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010 \| Selling and Marketing Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	481	438	383
Restricted Stock Awards \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010 \| Non Employee Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	1 year
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition (in years)	4 months 24 days
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, share-based awards other than options	127	148
Restricted Stock Awards \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010 \| Executive officers
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition (in years)	1 year 4 months 24 days
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, share-based awards other than options	1,115	2,896
Number of award plan types	2
Granted in period	0	92,000
Restricted Stock Awards \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010 \| Executive officers \| Selling and Marketing Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	1,715
Restricted Stock Awards \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010 \| Executive officers \| Cliff-based Vesting
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Restricted Stock Awards \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010 \| Executive officers \| Annual Increments
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	4 years
Annual vesting percentage	25.00%
Performance Share Awards \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period	0	0	38,000
Performance Share Awards \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010 \| Selling and Marketing Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense		272	272
Performance Share Units \| Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$339
Granted in period	46,000	30,000
Cumulative target period	3 years
Percentage of target amount	0.00%
Percentage of target amount, maximum threshold (as a percent)	170.00%

Earnings_per_Share_Details

Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Oct. 26, 2014	Jul. 27, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2013	Apr. 28, 2013	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income available to common stockholders (numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share)	$20,180	$14,884	$11,390	$16,571	$1,989	$11,064	$15,634	$22,120	$63,025	$50,807	$64,133
Weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator for basic earnings per share) (in shares)									48,298,653	48,206,879	48,076,675
Potential common shares outstanding:
Incremental shares from share-based awards (in shares)									177,000	187,000	217,000
Weighted average common shares outstanding and potential additional common shares outstanding (denominator for diluted earnings per share) (in shares)									48,475,735	48,394,338	48,294,299
Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.42	$0.31	$0.24	$0.34	$0.04	$0.23	$0.32	$0.46	$1.30	$1.05	$1.33

Earnings_per_Share_Details_Tex

Earnings per Share (Details Textulas)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	615	340	251

Insurance_Reserves_Details_Tex

Insurance Reserves (Details Textuals) (USD $)	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract]
Accrued insurance	$21,802	$17,356

Supplementary_Balance_Sheet_In

Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$719,683	$654,118
Accumulated depreciation	-327,489	-280,669
Property and equipment, net	392,194	373,449
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	0	2,846
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	65,658	61,338
Store fixtures and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	364,711	323,454
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	242,966	218,359
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	13,692	14,097
Automobiles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,315	1,370
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$31,341	$32,654

Supplmentary_Balance_Sheet_Inf2

Supplmentary Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits	$31,698	$24,547
Accrued occupancy costs	8,569	8,716
Other accrued taxes	4,619	4,193
Accrued construction and maintenance costs	11,030	9,939
Other accrued liabilities	18,725	16,299
Total accrued liabilities	$74,641	$63,694

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (Affiliated Entity, Lease Expense, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014
Affiliated Entity \| Lease Expense
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses from transactions with related party	$284	$132

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details)	Jan. 25, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies (Details)	lawsuit
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of lawsuits filed against company	2

Select_Quarterly_Financial_Dat2

Select Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Oct. 26, 2014	Jul. 27, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2013	Apr. 28, 2013	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Sales	$480,487	$419,450	$422,227	$431,002	$425,810	$364,457	$354,764	$366,626	$1,753,166	$1,511,657	$1,329,131
Gross profit	164,664	138,075	143,715	148,166	142,684	122,057	121,278	129,337	594,620	515,356	451,698
Income from operations	32,582	24,328	19,126	27,577	3,191	18,894	25,912	35,384	103,613	83,381	101,486
Net income	$20,180	$14,884	$11,390	$16,571	$1,989	$11,064	$15,634	$22,120	$63,025	$50,807	$64,133
Net income per share:
Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.42	$0.31	$0.24	$0.34	$0.04	$0.23	$0.32	$0.46	$1.30	$1.05	$1.33

Select_Quarterly_Financial_Dat3

Select Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details Textuals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 25, 2015	Oct. 26, 2014	Jul. 27, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 25, 2015	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairments and store closure costs	$10,600		$9,800	$7,000		$22,589	$27,505	$976
Gain on assignment of capital lease		2,900				1,508	0	0
Net reduction in charges related to leadership change	2,100
Asset impairment and store closure costs					27,600	8,961	26,828	0
Income tax benefit						-36,213	-28,791	-35,855
Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairments and store closure costs	9,000			6,600
Liquidation of Inventory
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairments and store closure costs				$400

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	Mar. 05, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	stores
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of stores to be closed	3
Minimum
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected asset impairment charges	20,000
Maximum
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected asset impairment charges	26,000