Bon Ton Stores (BONT) 10-Q 11 Dec 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 29, 2013	Nov. 29, 2013
		Common Stock	Class A Common Stock
Entity Registrant Name	'BON TON STORES INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000878079	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Document Period End Date	2-Nov-13	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--02-01	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	17,519,657	2,951,490
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$8,082	$7,926
Merchandise inventories	914,603	758,400
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	91,120	70,601
Total current assets	1,013,805	836,927
Property, fixtures and equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $867,012 and $804,559 at November 2, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively	649,966	652,822
Deferred income taxes	16,659	15,010
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $62,657 and $57,596 at November 2, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively	104,932	110,563
Other long-term assets	23,139	18,887
Total assets	1,808,501	1,634,209
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	351,281	193,898
Accrued payroll and benefits	25,369	32,410
Accrued expenses	161,224	165,536
Current maturities of long-term debt	7,247	75,886
Current maturities of obligations under capital leases	3,878	3,925
Deferred income taxes	23,222	20,256
Income taxes payable	4	739
Total current liabilities	572,225	492,650
Long-term debt, less current maturities	931,776	768,864
Obligations under capital leases, less current maturities	49,609	52,478
Other long-term liabilities	206,017	209,611
Total liabilities	1,759,627	1,523,603
Contingencies (Note 10)	'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred Stock - authorized 5,000,000 shares at $0.01 par value; no shares issued	'	'
Treasury stock, at cost - 337,800 shares at November 2, 2013 and February 2, 2013	-1,387	-1,387
Additional paid-in-capital	160,185	158,728
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-68,589	-73,242
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	-41,544	26,302
Total shareholders' equity	48,874	110,606
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,808,501	1,634,209
Common Stock	'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'
Common Stock	179	175
Total shareholders' equity	179	175
Class A Common Stock	'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'
Common Stock	30	30
Total shareholders' equity	$30	$30

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Property, fixtures and equipment at cost, accumulated depreciation and amortization (in dollars)	$867,012	$804,559
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in dollars)	$62,657	$57,596
Preferred Stock, authorized shares	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred Stock, shares issued	0	0
Treasury stock, shares	337,800	337,800
Common Stock	'	'
Common Stock, authorized shares	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, issued shares	17,857,457	17,491,277
Class A Common Stock	'	'
Common Stock, authorized shares	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, issued shares	2,951,490	2,951,490
Common Stock, outstanding shares	2,951,490	2,951,490

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$651,161	$668,731	$1,855,205	$1,904,357
Other income	15,412	14,389	44,236	40,320
Total	666,573	683,120	1,899,441	1,944,677
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Costs of merchandise sold	412,932	424,219	1,185,528	1,226,151
Selling, general and administrative	215,204	224,846	651,553	672,521
Depreciation and amortization	21,149	21,481	65,248	67,093
Amortization of lease-related interests	1,117	1,168	3,388	3,529
Impairment charges	321	593	452	712
Income (loss) from operations	15,850	10,813	-6,728	-25,329
Interest expense, net	16,492	19,995	52,747	61,274
Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	20	617	4,297	8,087
Loss before income taxes	-662	-9,799	-63,772	-94,690
Income tax provision	269	349	1,123	1,277
Net loss	($931)	($10,148)	($64,895)	($95,967)
Basic:	'	'	'	'
Net loss (in dollars per share)	($0.05)	($0.55)	($3.40)	($5.20)
Diluted:	'	'	'	'
Net loss (in dollars per share)	($0.05)	($0.55)	($3.40)	($5.20)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'	'	'	'
Net loss	($931)	($10,148)	($64,895)	($95,967)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	1,551	1,596	4,653	4,788
Comprehensive income (loss)	$620	($8,552)	($60,242)	($91,179)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net loss	($64,895)	($95,967)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	65,248	67,093
Amortization of lease-related interests	3,388	3,529
Impairment charges	452	712
Share-based compensation expense	3,000	3,913
Gain on sale of property, fixtures and equipment	-403	-2,924
Reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive loss	4,653	4,788
Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	4,297	8,087
Amortization of deferred financing costs	3,029	5,460
Amortization of deferred gain on sale of proprietary credit card portfolio	'	-1,021
Deferred income tax provision	1,317	1,283
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Increase in merchandise inventories	-156,203	-258,183
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	-20,520	2,344
Increase in other long-term assets	-1,159	-377
Increase in accounts payable	151,986	174,039
Decrease in accrued payroll and benefits and accrued expenses	-13,953	-5,706
Decrease in income taxes payable	-735	'
(Decrease) increase in other long-term liabilities	-2,893	21,357
Net cash used in operating activities	-23,391	-71,573
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-60,780	-57,567
Proceeds from sale of property, fixtures and equipment	1,274	8,258
Net cash used in investing activities	-59,506	-49,309
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-917,791	-406,539
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	1,007,791	544,636
Cash dividends paid	-1,966	-2,904
Restricted shares forfeited in lieu of payroll taxes	-2,134	-1,660
Proceeds from stock options exercised	595	537
Deferred financing costs paid	-8,712	-878
Debt exchange costs paid	'	-6,684
Increase (decrease) in book overdraft balances	5,270	-11,794
Net cash provided by financing activities	83,053	114,714
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	156	-6,168
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	7,926	14,272
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$8,082	$8,104

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENT_OF_SHAR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Treasury Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings	Common Stock	Class A Common Stock
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
BALANCE at Feb. 02, 2013	$110,606	($1,387)	$158,728	($73,242)	$26,302	$175	$30
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss	-64,895	'	'	'	-64,895	'	'
Other comprehensive income	4,653	'	'	4,653	'	'	'
Dividends to shareholders, $0.15 per share	-2,951	'	'	'	-2,951	'	'
Restricted shares forfeited in lieu of payroll taxes	-2,134	'	-2,132	'	'	-2	'
Proceeds from stock options exercised	595	'	594	'	'	1	'
Share-based compensation expense	3,000	'	2,995	'	'	5	'
BALANCE at Nov. 02, 2013	$48,874	($1,387)	$160,185	($68,589)	($41,544)	$179	$30

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENT_OF_SHAR1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	'
Dividends to shareholders (in dollars per share)	$0.15

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
	1.                                      BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, was incorporated on January 31, 1996 as the successor of a company incorporated on January 31, 1929.  As of November 2, 2013, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. operated, through its subsidiaries, 273 stores in 25 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers nameplates.
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (the “Parent”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”).  Variable interest entities are consolidated where it has been determined the Company is the primary beneficiary of those entities’ operations.  All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and do not include all information and footnotes required in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of interim periods have been included.  The Company’s business is seasonal in nature and results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year.  These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013.
	For purposes of the following discussion, references to the “first quarter of 2013” are to the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2013.  References to the “third quarter of 2013” and the “third quarter of 2012” are to the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, respectively.  References to “fiscal 2013” are to the 52 weeks ending February 1, 2014; references to “fiscal 2012” are to the 53 weeks ended February 2, 2013.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that management make estimates and assumptions about future events.  These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses.  Such estimates include those related to merchandise returns, inventories, long-lived assets, intangible assets, insurance reserves, contingencies, litigation and assumptions used in the calculation of income taxes and retirement and other post-employment benefits, among others.  These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgments.  Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate.  As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.  Changes in estimates resulting from further changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.
	Certain prior year balances presented in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.  These reclassifications did not impact the Company’s net loss for the periods presented.
	Previously Issued Accounting Standards
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”).  ASU 2013-02 requires disclosure of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component.  In addition, an entity is required to present either on the face of the statement of operations or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For amounts not reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional detail about those amounts.  The provisions of ASU 2013-02 were adopted in the first quarter of 2013.  The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as it required only a change in the format of presentation.
	In July 2012, ASU No. 2012-02, Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment (“ASU 2012-02”), was issued, amending FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 350 to simplify the impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets by allowing an entity to make a qualitative impairment assessment. Entities are required to test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually and more frequently if indicators of impairment exist.  The addition of the optional qualitative assessment permits an entity to consider events and circumstances that could affect the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and if the entity concludes, based on an evaluation of all relevant qualitative factors, that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, it will not be required to perform the quantitative impairment test for that asset.  The provisions of ASU 2012-02 were adopted in the first quarter of 2013.  The adoption of ASU 2012-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

PERSHARE_AMOUNTS

PER-SHARE AMOUNTS	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
PER-SHARE AMOUNTS	'
PER-SHARE AMOUNTS	'
	2.                                      PER-SHARE AMOUNTS
	The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss and weighted average shares outstanding used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”) calculations for each period presented:
		THIRTEEN						THIRTY-NINE
		WEEKS ENDED						WEEKS ENDED
		November 2,			October 27,			November 2,			October 27,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Basic Loss Per Common Share
	Net loss	$	(931	)	$	(10,148	)	$	(64,895	)	$	(95,967	)
	Less: Income allocated to participating securities	—			—			—			—
	Net loss available to common shareholders	$	(931	)	$	(10,148	)	$	(64,895	)	$	(95,967	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	19,202,416			18,606,243			19,066,734			18,471,204
	Basic loss per common share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.55	)	$	(3.40	)	$	(5.20	)
	Diluted Loss Per Common Share
	Net loss	$	(931	)	$	(10,148	)	$	(64,895	)	$	(95,967	)
	Less: Income allocated to participating securities	—			—			—			—
	Net loss available to common shareholders	$	(931	)	$	(10,148	)	$	(64,895	)	$	(95,967	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	19,202,416			18,606,243			19,066,734			18,471,204
	Common shares issuable - stock options	—			—			—			—
	Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution	19,202,416			18,606,243			19,066,734			18,471,204
	Diluted loss per common share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.55	)	$	(3.40	)	$	(5.20	)
	Due to the Company’s net loss position, weighted average unvested restricted shares (participating securities) of 857,754 and 1,257,690 for the third quarter in each of 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 939,333 and 1,348,361 for the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, respectively, were not considered in the calculation of net loss available to common shareholders used for both basic and diluted EPS.
	In addition, weighted average stock option shares (non-participating securities) of 300,523 and 777,593 for the third quarter in each of 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 388,758 and 887,178 for the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS as they would have been antidilutive.  Certain of these stock option shares were excluded solely due to the Company’s net loss position.   Had the Company reported net income for the third quarter in each of 2013 and 2012, these shares would have increased the weighted average common shares outstanding by 114,837 and 180,804, respectively, for purposes of calculating diluted EPS.  Had the Company reported net income for the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, these shares would have increased the weighted average common shares outstanding by 145,748 and 111,998, respectively, for purposes of calculating diluted EPS.

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	3.                                      FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value.  ASC 820 establishes fair value hierarchy levels that prioritize the inputs used in valuations determining fair value.  Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  Level 2 inputs are primarily quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s own assumptions.
	The carrying values of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and financial instruments reported within prepaid expenses and other current assets and other long-term assets approximate fair value.
	The carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities but excluding capital leases, as of November 2, 2013 are as follows:
						Fair Value Measurements Using
		Carrying Value		Total		Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				Estimated Fair		in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Value		Markets		Observable		Inputs
						(Level 1)		Inputs		(Level 3)
								(Level 2)
	Second lien senior secured notes	$	407,292	$	394,267	$	394,267	$	—	$	—
	Mortgage facilities	221,270		224,628		—		—		224,628
	Senior secured credit facility	310,461		310,461		—		—		310,461
	Total	$	939,023	$	929,356	$	394,267	$	—	$	535,089
	The carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities but excluding capital leases, as of February 2, 2013 are as follows:
						Fair Value Measurements Using
		Carrying Value		Total		Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				Estimated Fair		in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Value		Markets		Observable		Inputs
						(Level 1)		Inputs		(Level 3)
								(Level 2)
	Senior notes	$	133,983	$	133,816	$	133,816	$	—	$	—
	Second lien senior secured notes	329,998		328,348		—		328,348		—
	Mortgage facilities	226,434		230,601		—		—		230,601
	Senior secured credit facility	154,335		154,335		—		—		154,335
	Total	$	844,750	$	847,100	$	133,816	$	328,348	$	384,936
	The Level 2 fair value estimates are determined by a market approach using prices generated by market transactions.  The Level 3 fair value estimates are determined by a discounted cash flow analysis utilizing a discount rate the Company believes is appropriate and would be used by market participants.  There was no change in the valuation technique used to determine the Level 2 or Level 3 fair value estimates.

SUPPLEMENTAL_BALANCE_SHEET_INF

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION	'
SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION	'
	4.                                      SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets were comprised of the following:
		November 2,		February 2,
		2013		2013
	Other receivables	$	45,461	$	36,029
	Prepaid expenses	45,659		34,572
	Total	$	91,120	$	70,601

SUPPLEMENTAL_CASH_FLOW_INFORMA

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	'
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	'
	5.                                      SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
	The following supplemental cash flow information is provided for the periods reported:
		THIRTY-NINE
		WEEKS ENDED
		November 2,		October 27,
		2013		2012
	Cash paid for:
	Interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	55,457	$	67,513
	Income taxes, net of refunds received	691		(811		)
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Property, fixtures and equipment included in accrued expenses	$	7,082	$	4,876
	Declared dividends to shareholders included in accrued expenses	985		974

EXIT_OR_DISPOSAL_ACTIVITIES

EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES	'
EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES	'
	6.                                      EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES
	The following table summarizes exit or disposal activities during the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013 related to targeted reductions in administrative and support functions and store closings:
		Termination			Other			Total
		Benefits			Costs
	Accrued balance as of February 2, 2013	$	741		$	—		$	741
	Provisions:
	Thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013	55			799			854
	Thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013	1			33			34
	Thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013	225			51			276
	Payments:
	Thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013	(196		)	(47		)	(243		)
	Thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013	(160		)	(785		)	(945		)
	Thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013	(116		)	(51		)	(167		)
	Accrued balance as of November 2, 2013	$	550		$	—		$	550
	The above provisions were included within selling, general and administrative expense.

EMPLOYEE_DEFINED_AND_POSTRETIR

EMPLOYEE DEFINED AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
EMPLOYEE DEFINED AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS	'
EMPLOYEE DEFINED AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS	'
	7.                                      EMPLOYEE DEFINED AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
	The Company provides benefits to certain current and former associates who are eligible under a qualified defined benefit pension plan and various non-qualified supplemental pension plans (collectively, the “Pension Plans”).  Net periodic benefit expense for the Pension Plans includes the following (income) and expense components:
		THIRTEEN						THIRTY-NINE
		WEEKS ENDED						WEEKS ENDED
		November 2,			October 27,			November 2,			October 27,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Interest cost	$	1,997		$	2,116		$	5,994		$	6,350
	Expected return on plan assets	(2,235		)	(2,157		)	(6,706		)	(6,471		)
	Recognition of net actuarial loss	1,642			1,689			4,925			5,068
	Net periodic benefit expense	$	1,404		$	1,648		$	4,213		$	4,947
	During the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013, contributions of $11,198 were made to the Pension Plans.  The Company anticipates contributing an additional $2,009 to fund the Pension Plans in fiscal 2013 for an annual total of $13,207.
	The Company also provides medical and life insurance benefits to certain former associates under a postretirement benefit plan (“Postretirement Benefit Plan”).  Net periodic benefit income for the Postretirement Benefit Plan includes the following (income) and expense components:
		THIRTEEN						THIRTY-NINE
		WEEKS ENDED						WEEKS ENDED
		November 2,			October 27,			November 2,			October 27,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Interest cost	$	30		$	35		$	91		$	106
	Recognition of net actuarial gain	(91		)	(93		)	(272		)	(280		)
	Net periodic benefit income	$	(61	)	$	(58	)	$	(181	)	$	(174	)
	During the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013, the Company contributed $153 to fund the Postretirement Benefit Plan, and anticipates contributing an additional $437 in fiscal 2013 for a net annual total of $590.

LONGTERM_DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
LONG-TERM DEBT	'
LONG-TERM DEBT	'
	8.                                      LONG-TERM DEBT
	On January 23, 2013, the Company issued a notice of partial redemption for $65,000 aggregate principal amount of its 10¼% Senior Notes due 2014 (the “2014 Notes”) at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.  The redemption was completed on February 22, 2013.  Unamortized deferred financing fees associated with the 2014 Notes were accelerated upon redemption and were recognized in loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt.
	On May 13, 2013, The Bon-Ton Department Stores, Inc. (the “Issuer”) commenced tender offers (the “Tender Offers”) to purchase all of its outstanding 2014 Notes and up to $223,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 105/8% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes” and, together with the 2014 Notes, the “Notes”).
	On May 28, 2013, the Issuer issued $350,000 principal amount of its 8.00% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Notes”).  The 2021 Notes are guaranteed by, and are secured by a second-priority lien on substantially all of the current and future assets of, the Parent and certain of its subsidiaries, and will mature on June 15, 2021.  Interest on the 2021 Notes is payable June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on December 15, 2013.
	A portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the 2021 Notes was used to purchase the Issuer’s outstanding Notes pursuant to the Tender Offers, which expired on June 10, 2013.  The Issuer received tenders from holders of $30,059 principal amount of the 2014 Notes, representing 43.6% of the 2014 Notes outstanding, and $187,706 principal amount of the 2017 Notes, representing 56.9% of the 2017 Notes outstanding.  The purchase included associated interest and tender premium.
	In addition, a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the 2021 Notes was used to pay related fees and expenses associated with said sale.  Such fees and expenses will be deferred and amortized as interest expense over the term of the 2021 Notes.
	Also on May 28, 2013, the Issuer gave irrevocable notices of redemption for (i) all 2014 Notes not tendered in the Tender Offers and (ii) $85,000 principal amount of the 2017 Notes.  The Notes called for redemption were redeemed on June 27, 2013 at 100.0% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.  The purchase was effected using net proceeds from the sale of the 2021 Notes.  As of June 27, 2013, the Company tendered or redeemed all of its outstanding 2014 Notes and $272,706 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 2017 Notes.  Fees, tender premium and accelerated amortization of deferred fees related to the tender and redemption of the Notes were recognized in loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
INCOME TAXES	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	9.                                      INCOME TAXES
	The provisions codified within ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), require companies to assess whether valuation allowances should be established against their deferred tax assets based on consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard.  In accordance with ASC 740, the Company maintained a full valuation allowance throughout fiscal 2012 and the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013 on all of the Company’s net deferred tax assets.  The Company’s deferred tax asset valuation allowance totaled $178,106 and $152,735 at November 2, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively.
	Given the Company’s valuation allowance position, no tax benefit was recognized on the Company’s loss before income taxes in the 13 and 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012.  The income tax provision recorded in the 13 and 39 weeks ended in each of November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012 primarily reflects the recognition of deferred tax liabilities associated with indefinite-lived assets.
	As of November 2, 2013, it is reasonably possible that gross unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $118 within the next 12 months due to the expiration of certain statutes of limitations.

CONTINGENCIES

CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
CONTINGENCIES	'
CONTINGENCIES	'
	10.                               CONTINGENCIES
	The Company is party to legal proceedings and claims that arise during the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of any such litigation and claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

COMPREHENSIVE_LOSS

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	'
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	'
	11.       COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss is comprised of the net actuarial loss associated with the Pension Plans and Postretirement Benefit Plan.  Other comprehensive income is comprised entirely of the amortization of the net actuarial loss (gain) associated with the Pension Plans and Postretirement Benefit Plan.
	As a result of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance maintained throughout fiscal 2012 and the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013 (see Note 9), no tax effect was recorded on the changes recognized within other comprehensive income for all periods presented.
	The before-tax amount of amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) (see Note 7) was recorded within selling, general and administrative expense.

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_SUB

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES	'
GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES	'
	12.     GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES
	Certain debt obligations of the Company, which constitute debt obligations of the Issuer, are guaranteed by the Parent and by each of its subsidiaries, other than the Issuer, that is an obligor under the Company’s senior secured credit facility.  Separate financial statements of the Parent, the Issuer and such subsidiary guarantors are not presented because the guarantees by the Parent and each wholly owned subsidiary guarantor are joint and several, full and unconditional, except for certain customary limitations which are applicable only to a subsidiary guarantor.  These customary limitations include releases of a guarantee (1) if the subsidiary guarantor no longer guarantees other indebtedness of the Issuer; (2) if there is a sale or other disposition of the capital stock of a subsidiary guarantor and if such sale complies with the covenant regarding asset sales; and (3) if the subsidiary guarantor is properly designated as an “unrestricted subsidiary.”
	The condensed consolidating financial information for the Parent, the Issuer and the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries as of November 2, 2013 and February 2, 2013 and for the third quarter in each of 2013 and 2012 and the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012 as presented below has been prepared from the books and records maintained by the Parent, the Issuer and the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries. The condensed financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the results of operations or financial position had the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries operated as independent entities. Certain intercompany revenues and expenses included in the subsidiary records are eliminated in consolidation. As a result of this activity, an amount due to/due from affiliates will exist at any time.
	On December 31, 2012, The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. (a guarantor subsidiary) was merged with and into the Issuer, with the Issuer as the surviving corporation.  Subsequently, the Issuer contributed three stores to Carson Pirie Scott II, Inc. (a guarantor subsidiary), which then contributed those same stores to McRIL, LLC (a guarantor subsidiary).  For comparative purposes, the condensed consolidating financial information as presented below has been retrospectively adjusted as if the activity described above occurred at the beginning of each period presented.
	The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	November 2, 2013
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1		$	3,038		$	5,043		$	—		$	—		$	8,082
	Merchandise inventories	—			590,837			323,766			—			—			914,603
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			83,315			4,439			3,944			(578		)	91,120
	Total current assets	1			677,190			333,248			3,944			(578		)	1,013,805
	Property, fixtures and equipment at cost, net	—			234,300			172,501			243,165			—			649,966
	Deferred income taxes	—			6,114			10,545			—			—			16,659
	Intangible assets, net	—			34,102			70,830			—			—			104,932
	Investment in and advances to (from) affiliates	48,873			429,589			272,151			(52		)	(750,561		)	—
	Other long-term assets	—			21,711			504			924			—			23,139
	Total assets	$	48,874		$	1,403,006		$	859,779		$	247,981		$	(751,139	)	$	1,808,501
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	—		$	351,281		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	351,281
	Accrued payroll and benefits	—			21,115			4,254			—			—			25,369
	Accrued expenses	—			92,851			68,875			76			(578		)	161,224
	Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases	—			669			3,209			7,247			—			11,125
	Deferred income taxes	—			10,290			12,932			—			—			23,222
	Income taxes payable	—			4			—			—			—			4
	Total current liabilities	—			476,210			89,270			7,323			(578		)	572,225
	Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, less current maturities	—			723,512			43,850			214,023			—			981,385
	Other long-term liabilities	—			154,633			49,707			1,677			—			206,017
	Total liabilities	—			1,354,355			182,827			223,023			(578		)	1,759,627
	Shareholders’ equity	48,874			48,651			676,952			24,958			(750,561		)	48,874
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	48,874		$	1,403,006		$	859,779		$	247,981		$	(751,139	)	$	1,808,501
	The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	February 2, 2013
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1		$	3,414		$	4,511		$	—		$	—		$	7,926
	Merchandise inventories	—			493,780			264,620			—			—			758,400
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			62,855			4,414			3,910			(578		)	70,601
	Total current assets	1			560,049			273,545			3,910			(578		)	836,927
	Property, fixtures and equipment at cost, net	—			221,966			179,437			251,419			—			652,822
	Deferred income taxes	—			6,216			8,794			—			—			15,010
	Intangible assets, net	—			36,666			73,897			—			—			110,563
	Investment in and advances to (from) affiliates	110,605			366,851			328,183			(52		)	(805,587		)	—
	Other long-term assets	—			17,389			343			1,155			—			18,887
	Total assets	$	110,606		$	1,209,137		$	864,199		$	256,432		$	(806,165	)	$	1,634,209
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	—		$	193,898		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	193,898
	Accrued payroll and benefits	—			26,899			5,511			—			—			32,410
	Accrued expenses	—			86,686			79,350			78			(578		)	165,536
	Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases	—			69,874			3,034			6,903			—			79,811
	Deferred income taxes	—			9,777			10,479			—			—			20,256
	Income taxes payable	—			12			727			—			—			739
	Total current liabilities	—			387,146			99,101			6,981			(578		)	492,650
	Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, less current maturities	—			555,532			46,279			219,531			—			821,342
	Other long-term liabilities	—			155,208			52,815			1,588			—			209,611
Total liabilities	—			1,097,886			198,195			228,100			(578		)	1,523,603
Shareholders’ equity	110,606			111,251			666,004			28,332			(805,587		)	110,606
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	110,606		$	1,209,137		$	864,199		$	256,432		$	(806,165	)	$	1,634,209
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Thirteen Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
							Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
	Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	376,348		$	274,813		$	—		$	—		$	651,161
Other income	—			8,881			6,531			—			—			15,412
	—			385,229			281,344			—			—			666,573
Costs and expenses:
Costs of merchandise sold	—			240,501			172,431			—			—			412,932
Selling, general and administrative	—			131,649			90,831			30			(7,306		)	215,204
Depreciation and amortization	—			9,913			8,484			2,752			—			21,149
Amortization of lease-related interests	—			425			692			—			—			1,117
Impairment charges	—			321			—			—			—			321
Income (loss) from operations	—			2,420			8,906			(2,782		)	7,306			15,850
Other income (expense):
Intercompany income	—			439			4,898			6,651			(11,988		)	—
Equity in (losses) earnings of subsidiaries	(662		)	13,194			—			—			(12,532		)	—
Interest expense, net	—			(16,695		)	(891		)	(3,588		)	4,682			(16,492		)
Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	—			(20		)	—			—			—			(20		)
(Loss) income before income taxes	(662		)	(662		)	12,913			281			(12,532		)	(662		)
Income tax provision (benefit)	269			269			(8		)	—			(261		)	269
Net (loss) income	$	(931	)	$	(931	)	$	12,921		$	281		$	(12,271	)	$	(931	)
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Thirteen Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
							Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
	Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net (loss) income	$	(931	)	$	(931	)	$	12,921		$	281		$	(12,271	)	$	(931	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	1,551			1,551			—			—			(1,551		)	1,551
Comprehensive income	$	620		$	620		$	12,921		$	281		$	(13,822	)	$	620
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Thirteen Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
							Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
	Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	383,809		$	284,922		$	—		$	—		$	668,731
Other income	—			8,164			6,225			—			—			14,389
	—			391,973			291,147			—			—			683,120
Costs and expenses:
Costs of merchandise sold	—			246,388			177,831			—			—			424,219
Selling, general and administrative	—			135,787			95,700			28			(6,669		)	224,846
Depreciation and amortization	—			9,723			9,007			2,751			—			21,481
Amortization of lease-related interests	—			484			684			—			—			1,168
Impairment charges	—			593			—			—			—			593
(Loss) income from operations	—			(1,002		)	7,925			(2,779		)	6,669			10,813
Other income (expense):
Intercompany income	—			—			18			6,651			(6,669		)	—
Equity in (losses) earnings of subsidiaries	(9,799		)	6,132			—			—			3,667			—
Interest expense, net	—			(14,312		)	(1,987		)	(3,696		)	—			(19,995		)
Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	—			(617		)	—			—			—			(617		)
(Loss) income before income taxes	(9,799		)	(9,799		)	5,956			176			3,667			(9,799		)
Income tax provision	349			349			233			—			(582		)	349
Net (loss) income	$	(10,148	)	$	(10,148	)	$	5,723		$	176		$	4,249		$	(10,148	)
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Thirteen Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
							Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
	Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net (loss) income	$	(10,148	)	$	(10,148	)	$	5,723		$	176		$	4,249		$	(10,148	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	1,596			1,596			—			—			(1,596		)	1,596
Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(8,552	)	$	(8,552	)	$	5,723		$	176		$	2,653		$	(8,552	)
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
							Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
	Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	1,076,195		$	779,010		$	—		$	—		$	1,855,205
Other income	—			25,325			18,911			—			—			44,236
	—			1,101,520			797,921			—			—			1,899,441
Costs and expenses:
Costs of merchandise sold	—			691,896			493,632			—			—			1,185,528
Selling, general and administrative	—			397,545			276,271			90			(22,353		)	651,553
Depreciation and amortization	—			31,200			25,794			8,254			—			65,248
Amortization of lease-related interests	—			1,312			2,076			—			—			3,388
Impairment charges	—			452			—			—			—			452
(Loss) income from operations	—			(20,885		)	148			(8,344		)	22,353			(6,728		)
Other income (expense):
Intercompany income	—			1,407			13,980			20,170			(35,557		)	—
Equity in (losses) earnings of subsidiaries	(63,772		)	12,405			—			—			51,367			—
Interest expense, net	—			(52,402		)	(2,718		)	(10,831		)	13,204			(52,747		)
Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	—			(4,297		)	—			—			—			(4,297		)
(Loss) income before income taxes	(63,772		)	(63,772		)	11,410			995			51,367			(63,772		)
Income tax provision	1,123			1,123			461			—			(1,584		)	1,123
Net (loss) income	$	(64,895	)	$	(64,895	)	$	10,949		$	995		$	52,951		$	(64,895	)
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
							Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
	Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net (loss) income	$	(64,895	)	$	(64,895	)	$	10,949		$	995		$	52,951		$	(64,895	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	4,653			4,653			—			—			(4,653		)	4,653
Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(60,242	)	$	(60,242	)	$	10,949		$	995		$	48,298		$	(60,242	)
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
							Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
	Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	1,095,249		$	809,108		$	—		$	—		$	1,904,357
Other income	—			22,342			17,978			—			—			40,320
	—			1,117,591			827,086			—			—			1,944,677
Costs and expenses:
Costs of merchandise sold	—			710,323			515,828			—			—			1,226,151
Selling, general and administrative	—			408,614			287,807			(3,486		)	(20,414		)	672,521
Depreciation and amortization	—			31,143			27,617			8,333			—			67,093
Amortization of lease-related interests	—			1,468			2,061			—			—			3,529
Impairment charges	—			712			—			—			—			712
Loss from operations	—			(34,669		)	(6,227		)	(4,847		)	20,414			(25,329		)
Other income (expense):
Intercompany income	—			—			55			20,359			(20,414		)	—
Equity in losses of subsidiaries	(94,690		)	(9,520		)	—			—			104,210			—
Interest expense, net	—			(43,583		)	(6,442		)	(11,249		)	—			(61,274		)
Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	—			(6,918		)	—			(1,169		)	—			(8,087		)
(Loss) income before income taxes	(94,690		)	(94,690		)	(12,614		)	3,094			104,210			(94,690		)
Income tax provision	1,277			1,277			654			—			(1,931		)	1,277
Net (loss) income	$	(95,967	)	$	(95,967	)	$	(13,268	)	$	3,094		$	106,141		$	(95,967	)
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
							Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
	Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net (loss) income	$	(95,967	)	$	(95,967	)	$	(13,268	)	$	3,094		$	106,141		$	(95,967	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	4,788			4,788			—			—			(4,788		)	4,788
Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(91,179	)	$	(91,179	)	$	(13,268	)	$	3,094		$	101,353		$	(91,179	)
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
							Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
	Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	4,100		$	(44,641	)	$	14,984		$	9,534		$	(7,368	)	$	(23,391	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(48,580		)	(12,200		)	—			—			(60,780		)
Intercompany investing activity	(595		)	(437		)	—			—			1,032			—
Proceeds from sale of property, fixtures and equipment	—			1,272			2			—			—			1,274
Net cash used in investing activities	(595		)	(47,745		)	(12,198		)	—			1,032			(59,506		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(910,373		)	(2,254		)	(5,164		)	—			(917,791		)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	—			1,007,791			—			—			—			1,007,791
Intercompany financing activity	—			(1,966		)	—			(4,370		)	6,336			—
Deferred financing costs paid	—			(8,712		)	—			—			—			(8,712		)
Cash dividends paid	(1,966		)	—			—			—			—			(1,966		)
Restricted shares forfeited in lieu of payroll taxes	(2,134		)	—			—			—			—			(2,134		)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	595			—			—			—			—			595
Increase in book overdraft balances	—			5,270			—			—			—			5,270
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(3,505		)	92,010			(2,254		)	(9,534		)	6,336			83,053
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			(376		)	532			—			—			156
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1			3,414			4,511			—			—			7,926
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1		$	3,038		$	5,043		$	—		$	—		$	8,082
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
							Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
	Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	4,564		$	(85,349	)	$	11,271		$	4,698		$	(6,757	)	$	(71,573	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(43,251		)	(14,316		)	—			—			(57,567		)
Intercompany investing activity	(537		)	(1,727		)	—			—			2,264			—
Proceeds from sale of property, fixtures and equipment	—			23			1			8,234			—			8,258
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(537		)	(44,955		)	(14,315		)	8,234			2,264			(49,309		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(393,117		)	(2,079		)	(11,343		)	—			(406,539		)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	—			544,636			—			—			—			544,636
Intercompany financing activity	—			(2,904		)	—			(1,589		)	4,493			—
Debt exchange costs paid	—			(6,684		)	—			—			—			(6,684		)
Deferred financing costs paid	—			(878		)	—			—			—			(878		)
Cash dividends paid	(2,904		)	—			—			—			—			(2,904		)
Restricted shares forfeited in lieu of payroll taxes	(1,660		)	—			—			—			—			(1,660		)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	537			—			—			—			—			537
Decrease in book overdraft balances	—			(11,794		)	—			—			—			(11,794		)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(4,027		)	129,259			(2,079		)	(12,932		)	4,493			114,714
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			(1,045		)	(5,123		)	—			—			(6,168		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1			4,695			9,576			—			—			14,272
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1		$	3,650		$	4,453		$	—		$	—		$	8,104

SUBSEQUENT_EVENT

SUBSEQUENT EVENT	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
SUBSEQUENT EVENT	'
SUBSEQUENT EVENT	'
	13.     SUBSEQUENT EVENT
	On November 18, 2013, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on shares of Class A common stock and common stock, payable February 3, 2014 to shareholders of record as of January 17, 2014.

PERSHARE_AMOUNTS_Tables

PER-SHARE AMOUNTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
PER-SHARE AMOUNTS	'
Schedule of reconciliation of net loss and weighted average shares outstanding used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (EPS) calculations	'
		THIRTEEN						THIRTY-NINE
		WEEKS ENDED						WEEKS ENDED
		November 2,			October 27,			November 2,			October 27,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Basic Loss Per Common Share
	Net loss	$	(931	)	$	(10,148	)	$	(64,895	)	$	(95,967	)
	Less: Income allocated to participating securities	—			—			—			—
	Net loss available to common shareholders	$	(931	)	$	(10,148	)	$	(64,895	)	$	(95,967	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	19,202,416			18,606,243			19,066,734			18,471,204
	Basic loss per common share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.55	)	$	(3.40	)	$	(5.20	)
	Diluted Loss Per Common Share
	Net loss	$	(931	)	$	(10,148	)	$	(64,895	)	$	(95,967	)
	Less: Income allocated to participating securities	—			—			—			—
	Net loss available to common shareholders	$	(931	)	$	(10,148	)	$	(64,895	)	$	(95,967	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	19,202,416			18,606,243			19,066,734			18,471,204
	Common shares issuable - stock options	—			—			—			—
	Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution	19,202,416			18,606,243			19,066,734			18,471,204
	Diluted loss per common share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.55	)	$	(3.40	)	$	(5.20	)

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
Schedule of the carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt, including current maturities but excluding capital leases	'
	The carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities but excluding capital leases, as of November 2, 2013 are as follows:
						Fair Value Measurements Using
		Carrying Value		Total		Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				Estimated Fair		in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Value		Markets		Observable		Inputs
						(Level 1)		Inputs		(Level 3)
								(Level 2)
	Second lien senior secured notes	$	407,292	$	394,267	$	394,267	$	—	$	—
	Mortgage facilities	221,270		224,628		—		—		224,628
	Senior secured credit facility	310,461		310,461		—		—		310,461
	Total	$	939,023	$	929,356	$	394,267	$	—	$	535,089
	The carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities but excluding capital leases, as of February 2, 2013 are as follows:
						Fair Value Measurements Using
		Carrying Value		Total		Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				Estimated Fair		in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Value		Markets		Observable		Inputs
						(Level 1)		Inputs		(Level 3)
								(Level 2)
	Senior notes	$	133,983	$	133,816	$	133,816	$	—	$	—
	Second lien senior secured notes	329,998		328,348		—		328,348		—
	Mortgage facilities	226,434		230,601		—		—		230,601
	Senior secured credit facility	154,335		154,335		—		—		154,335
	Total	$	844,750	$	847,100	$	133,816	$	328,348	$	384,936

SUPPLEMENTAL_BALANCE_SHEET_INF1

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION	'
Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets	'
		November 2,		February 2,
		2013		2013
	Other receivables	$	45,461	$	36,029
	Prepaid expenses	45,659		34,572
	Total	$	91,120	$	70,601

SUPPLEMENTAL_CASH_FLOW_INFORMA1

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	'
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information	'
		THIRTY-NINE
		WEEKS ENDED
		November 2,		October 27,
		2013		2012
	Cash paid for:
	Interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	55,457	$	67,513
	Income taxes, net of refunds received	691		(811		)
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Property, fixtures and equipment included in accrued expenses	$	7,082	$	4,876
	Declared dividends to shareholders included in accrued expenses	985		974

EXIT_OR_DISPOSAL_ACTIVITIES_Ta

EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES	'
Summary of exit or disposal activities related to targeted reductions in administrative and support functions and store closings	'
		Termination			Other			Total
		Benefits			Costs
	Accrued balance as of February 2, 2013	$	741		$	—		$	741
	Provisions:
	Thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013	55			799			854
	Thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013	1			33			34
	Thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013	225			51			276
	Payments:
	Thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013	(196		)	(47		)	(243		)
	Thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013	(160		)	(785		)	(945		)
	Thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013	(116		)	(51		)	(167		)
	Accrued balance as of November 2, 2013	$	550		$	—		$	550

EMPLOYEE_DEFINED_AND_POSTRETIR1

EMPLOYEE DEFINED AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Pension Plans	'
Pension and postretirement benefit plan	'
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit (income) expense	'
		THIRTEEN						THIRTY-NINE
		WEEKS ENDED						WEEKS ENDED
		November 2,			October 27,			November 2,			October 27,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Interest cost	$	1,997		$	2,116		$	5,994		$	6,350
	Expected return on plan assets	(2,235		)	(2,157		)	(6,706		)	(6,471		)
	Recognition of net actuarial loss	1,642			1,689			4,925			5,068
	Net periodic benefit expense	$	1,404		$	1,648		$	4,213		$	4,947
Postretirement Benefit Plan	'
Pension and postretirement benefit plan	'
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit (income) expense	'
		THIRTEEN						THIRTY-NINE
		WEEKS ENDED						WEEKS ENDED
		November 2,			October 27,			November 2,			October 27,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Interest cost	$	30		$	35		$	91		$	106
	Recognition of net actuarial gain	(91		)	(93		)	(272		)	(280		)
	Net periodic benefit income	$	(61	)	$	(58	)	$	(181	)	$	(174	)

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_SUB1

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES	'
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	November 2, 2013
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1		$	3,038		$	5,043		$	—		$	—		$	8,082
	Merchandise inventories	—			590,837			323,766			—			—			914,603
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			83,315			4,439			3,944			(578		)	91,120
	Total current assets	1			677,190			333,248			3,944			(578		)	1,013,805
	Property, fixtures and equipment at cost, net	—			234,300			172,501			243,165			—			649,966
	Deferred income taxes	—			6,114			10,545			—			—			16,659
	Intangible assets, net	—			34,102			70,830			—			—			104,932
	Investment in and advances to (from) affiliates	48,873			429,589			272,151			(52		)	(750,561		)	—
	Other long-term assets	—			21,711			504			924			—			23,139
	Total assets	$	48,874		$	1,403,006		$	859,779		$	247,981		$	(751,139	)	$	1,808,501
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	—		$	351,281		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	351,281
	Accrued payroll and benefits	—			21,115			4,254			—			—			25,369
	Accrued expenses	—			92,851			68,875			76			(578		)	161,224
	Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases	—			669			3,209			7,247			—			11,125
	Deferred income taxes	—			10,290			12,932			—			—			23,222
	Income taxes payable	—			4			—			—			—			4
	Total current liabilities	—			476,210			89,270			7,323			(578		)	572,225
	Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, less current maturities	—			723,512			43,850			214,023			—			981,385
	Other long-term liabilities	—			154,633			49,707			1,677			—			206,017
	Total liabilities	—			1,354,355			182,827			223,023			(578		)	1,759,627
	Shareholders’ equity	48,874			48,651			676,952			24,958			(750,561		)	48,874
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	48,874		$	1,403,006		$	859,779		$	247,981		$	(751,139	)	$	1,808,501
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	February 2, 2013
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1		$	3,414		$	4,511		$	—		$	—		$	7,926
	Merchandise inventories	—			493,780			264,620			—			—			758,400
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			62,855			4,414			3,910			(578		)	70,601
	Total current assets	1			560,049			273,545			3,910			(578		)	836,927
	Property, fixtures and equipment at cost, net	—			221,966			179,437			251,419			—			652,822
	Deferred income taxes	—			6,216			8,794			—			—			15,010
	Intangible assets, net	—			36,666			73,897			—			—			110,563
	Investment in and advances to (from) affiliates	110,605			366,851			328,183			(52		)	(805,587		)	—
	Other long-term assets	—			17,389			343			1,155			—			18,887
	Total assets	$	110,606		$	1,209,137		$	864,199		$	256,432		$	(806,165	)	$	1,634,209
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	—		$	193,898		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	193,898
	Accrued payroll and benefits	—			26,899			5,511			—			—			32,410
	Accrued expenses	—			86,686			79,350			78			(578		)	165,536
	Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases	—			69,874			3,034			6,903			—			79,811
	Deferred income taxes	—			9,777			10,479			—			—			20,256
	Income taxes payable	—			12			727			—			—			739
	Total current liabilities	—			387,146			99,101			6,981			(578		)	492,650
	Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, less current maturities	—			555,532			46,279			219,531			—			821,342
	Other long-term liabilities	—			155,208			52,815			1,588			—			209,611
	Total liabilities	—			1,097,886			198,195			228,100			(578		)	1,523,603
	Shareholders’ equity	110,606			111,251			666,004			28,332			(805,587		)	110,606
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	110,606		$	1,209,137		$	864,199		$	256,432		$	(806,165	)	$	1,634,209
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Thirteen Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net sales	$	—		$	376,348		$	274,813		$	—		$	—		$	651,161
	Other income	—			8,881			6,531			—			—			15,412
		—			385,229			281,344			—			—			666,573
	Costs and expenses:
	Costs of merchandise sold	—			240,501			172,431			—			—			412,932
	Selling, general and administrative	—			131,649			90,831			30			(7,306		)	215,204
	Depreciation and amortization	—			9,913			8,484			2,752			—			21,149
	Amortization of lease-related interests	—			425			692			—			—			1,117
	Impairment charges	—			321			—			—			—			321
	Income (loss) from operations	—			2,420			8,906			(2,782		)	7,306			15,850
	Other income (expense):
	Intercompany income	—			439			4,898			6,651			(11,988		)	—
	Equity in (losses) earnings of subsidiaries	(662		)	13,194			—			—			(12,532		)	—
	Interest expense, net	—			(16,695		)	(891		)	(3,588		)	4,682			(16,492		)
	Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	—			(20		)	—			—			—			(20		)
	(Loss) income before income taxes	(662		)	(662		)	12,913			281			(12,532		)	(662		)
	Income tax provision (benefit)	269			269			(8		)	—			(261		)	269
	Net (loss) income	$	(931	)	$	(931	)	$	12,921		$	281		$	(12,271	)	$	(931	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Thirteen Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net sales	$	—		$	383,809		$	284,922		$	—		$	—		$	668,731
	Other income	—			8,164			6,225			—			—			14,389
		—			391,973			291,147			—			—			683,120
	Costs and expenses:
	Costs of merchandise sold	—			246,388			177,831			—			—			424,219
	Selling, general and administrative	—			135,787			95,700			28			(6,669		)	224,846
	Depreciation and amortization	—			9,723			9,007			2,751			—			21,481
	Amortization of lease-related interests	—			484			684			—			—			1,168
	Impairment charges	—			593			—			—			—			593
	(Loss) income from operations	—			(1,002		)	7,925			(2,779		)	6,669			10,813
	Other income (expense):
	Intercompany income	—			—			18			6,651			(6,669		)	—
	Equity in (losses) earnings of subsidiaries	(9,799		)	6,132			—			—			3,667			—
	Interest expense, net	—			(14,312		)	(1,987		)	(3,696		)	—			(19,995		)
	Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	—			(617		)	—			—			—			(617		)
	(Loss) income before income taxes	(9,799		)	(9,799		)	5,956			176			3,667			(9,799		)
	Income tax provision	349			349			233			—			(582		)	349
	Net (loss) income	$	(10,148	)	$	(10,148	)	$	5,723		$	176		$	4,249		$	(10,148	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net sales	$	—		$	1,076,195		$	779,010		$	—		$	—		$	1,855,205
	Other income	—			25,325			18,911			—			—			44,236
		—			1,101,520			797,921			—			—			1,899,441
	Costs and expenses:
	Costs of merchandise sold	—			691,896			493,632			—			—			1,185,528
	Selling, general and administrative	—			397,545			276,271			90			(22,353		)	651,553
	Depreciation and amortization	—			31,200			25,794			8,254			—			65,248
	Amortization of lease-related interests	—			1,312			2,076			—			—			3,388
	Impairment charges	—			452			—			—			—			452
	(Loss) income from operations	—			(20,885		)	148			(8,344		)	22,353			(6,728		)
	Other income (expense):
	Intercompany income	—			1,407			13,980			20,170			(35,557		)	—
	Equity in (losses) earnings of subsidiaries	(63,772		)	12,405			—			—			51,367			—
	Interest expense, net	—			(52,402		)	(2,718		)	(10,831		)	13,204			(52,747		)
	Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	—			(4,297		)	—			—			—			(4,297		)
(Loss) income before income taxes	(63,772		)	(63,772		)	11,410			995			51,367			(63,772		)
Income tax provision	1,123			1,123			461			—			(1,584		)	1,123
Net (loss) income	$	(64,895	)	$	(64,895	)	$	10,949		$	995		$	52,951		$	(64,895	)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
							Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
	Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	1,095,249		$	809,108		$	—		$	—		$	1,904,357
Other income	—			22,342			17,978			—			—			40,320
	—			1,117,591			827,086			—			—			1,944,677
Costs and expenses:
Costs of merchandise sold	—			710,323			515,828			—			—			1,226,151
Selling, general and administrative	—			408,614			287,807			(3,486		)	(20,414		)	672,521
Depreciation and amortization	—			31,143			27,617			8,333			—			67,093
Amortization of lease-related interests	—			1,468			2,061			—			—			3,529
Impairment charges	—			712			—			—			—			712
Loss from operations	—			(34,669		)	(6,227		)	(4,847		)	20,414			(25,329		)
Other income (expense):
Intercompany income	—			—			55			20,359			(20,414		)	—
Equity in losses of subsidiaries	(94,690		)	(9,520		)	—			—			104,210			—
Interest expense, net	—			(43,583		)	(6,442		)	(11,249		)	—			(61,274		)
Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	—			(6,918		)	—			(1,169		)	—			(8,087		)
(Loss) income before income taxes	(94,690		)	(94,690		)	(12,614		)	3,094			104,210			(94,690		)
Income tax provision	1,277			1,277			654			—			(1,931		)	1,277
Net (loss) income	$	(95,967	)	$	(95,967	)	$	(13,268	)	$	3,094		$	106,141		$	(95,967	)
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	Thirteen Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net (loss) income	$	(931	)	$	(931	)	$	12,921		$	281		$	(12,271	)	$	(931	)
	Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
	Pension and postretirement benefit plans	1,551			1,551			—			—			(1,551		)	1,551
	Comprehensive income	$	620		$	620		$	12,921		$	281		$	(13,822	)	$	620
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
	Thirteen Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net (loss) income	$	(10,148	)	$	(10,148	)	$	5,723		$	176		$	4,249		$	(10,148	)
	Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
	Pension and postretirement benefit plans	1,596			1,596			—			—			(1,596		)	1,596
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(8,552	)	$	(8,552	)	$	5,723		$	176		$	2,653		$	(8,552	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net (loss) income	$	(64,895	)	$	(64,895	)	$	10,949		$	995		$	52,951		$	(64,895	)
	Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
	Pension and postretirement benefit plans	4,653			4,653			—			—			(4,653		)	4,653
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(60,242	)	$	(60,242	)	$	10,949		$	995		$	48,298		$	(60,242	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net (loss) income	$	(95,967	)	$	(95,967	)	$	(13,268	)	$	3,094		$	106,141		$	(95,967	)
	Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
	Pension and postretirement benefit plans	4,788			4,788			—			—			(4,788		)	4,788
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(91,179	)	$	(91,179	)	$	(13,268	)	$	3,094		$	101,353		$	(91,179	)
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	4,100		$	(44,641	)	$	14,984		$	9,534		$	(7,368	)	$	(23,391	)
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures	—			(48,580		)	(12,200		)	—			—			(60,780		)
	Intercompany investing activity	(595		)	(437		)	—			—			1,032			—
	Proceeds from sale of property, fixtures and equipment	—			1,272			2			—			—			1,274
	Net cash used in investing activities	(595		)	(47,745		)	(12,198		)	—			1,032			(59,506		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(910,373		)	(2,254		)	(5,164		)	—			(917,791		)
	Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	—			1,007,791			—			—			—			1,007,791
	Intercompany financing activity	—			(1,966		)	—			(4,370		)	6,336			—
	Deferred financing costs paid	—			(8,712		)	—			—			—			(8,712		)
	Cash dividends paid	(1,966		)	—			—			—			—			(1,966		)
	Restricted shares forfeited in lieu of payroll taxes	(2,134		)	—			—			—			—			(2,134		)
	Proceeds from stock options exercised	595			—			—			—			—			595
	Increase in book overdraft balances	—			5,270			—			—			—			5,270
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(3,505		)	92,010			(2,254		)	(9,534		)	6,336			83,053
	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			(376		)	532			—			—			156
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1			3,414			4,511			—			—			7,926
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1		$	3,038		$	5,043		$	—		$	—		$	8,082
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 27, 2012
								Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Company
		Parent			Issuer			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	4,564		$	(85,349	)	$	11,271		$	4,698		$	(6,757	)	$	(71,573	)
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures	—			(43,251		)	(14,316		)	—			—			(57,567		)
	Intercompany investing activity	(537		)	(1,727		)	—			—			2,264			—
	Proceeds from sale of property, fixtures and equipment	—			23			1			8,234			—			8,258
	Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(537		)	(44,955		)	(14,315		)	8,234			2,264			(49,309		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(393,117		)	(2,079		)	(11,343		)	—			(406,539		)
	Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	—			544,636			—			—			—			544,636
	Intercompany financing activity	—			(2,904		)	—			(1,589		)	4,493			—
	Debt exchange costs paid	—			(6,684		)	—			—			—			(6,684		)
	Deferred financing costs paid	—			(878		)	—			—			—			(878		)
	Cash dividends paid	(2,904		)	—			—			—			—			(2,904		)
	Restricted shares forfeited in lieu of payroll taxes	(1,660		)	—			—			—			—			(1,660		)
	Proceeds from stock options exercised	537			—			—			—			—			537
	Decrease in book overdraft balances	—			(11,794		)	—			—			—			(11,794		)
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(4,027		)	129,259			(2,079		)	(12,932		)	4,493			114,714
	Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			(1,045		)	(5,123		)	—			—			(6,168		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1			4,695			9,576			—			—			14,272
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1		$	3,650		$	4,453		$	—		$	—		$	8,104

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_Details

BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	4-May-13	Oct. 27, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
	store
	state
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'	'	'	'	'
Number of stores	273	'	'	'	'
Number of states in which the entity operates	25	'	'	'	'
Length of reporting period	'91 days	'91 days	'91 days	'364 days	'371 days

PERSHARE_AMOUNTS_Details

PER-SHARE AMOUNTS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Basic Loss Per Common Share	'	'	'	'
Net loss	($931)	($10,148)	($64,895)	($95,967)
Net loss available to common shareholders	-931	-10,148	-64,895	-95,967
Weighted average common shares outstanding	19,202,416	18,606,243	19,066,734	18,471,204
Basic loss per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.05)	($0.55)	($3.40)	($5.20)
Diluted Loss Per Common Share	'	'	'	'
Net loss	-931	-10,148	-64,895	-95,967
Net loss available to common shareholders	($931)	($10,148)	($64,895)	($95,967)
Weighted average common shares outstanding	19,202,416	18,606,243	19,066,734	18,471,204
Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution	19,202,416	18,606,243	19,066,734	18,471,204
Diluted loss per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.05)	($0.55)	($3.40)	($5.20)

PERSHARE_AMOUNTS_Details_2

PER-SHARE AMOUNTS (Details 2)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Unvested restricted shares	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	857,754	1,257,690	939,333	1,348,361
Stock option	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	300,523	777,593	388,758	887,178
Securities that would have increased the weighted average common shares outstanding if the entity had reported income during the period (in shares)	114,837	180,804	145,748	111,998

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Detail

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Total Estimated Fair Value	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	$929,356	$847,100
Total Estimated Fair Value | Senior notes	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	'	133,816
Total Estimated Fair Value | Second lien senior secured notes	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	394,267	328,348
Total Estimated Fair Value | Mortgage facilities	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	224,628	230,601
Total Estimated Fair Value | Senior secured credit facility	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	310,461	154,335
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	394,267	133,816
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Senior notes	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	'	133,816
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Second lien senior secured notes	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	394,267	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	'	328,348
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Second lien senior secured notes	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	'	328,348
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	535,089	384,936
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Mortgage facilities	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	224,628	230,601
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Senior secured credit facility	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	310,461	154,335
Carrying Value	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	939,023	844,750
Carrying Value | Senior notes	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	'	133,983
Carrying Value | Second lien senior secured notes	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	407,292	329,998
Carrying Value | Mortgage facilities	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	221,270	226,434
Carrying Value | Senior secured credit facility	'	'
Fair value measurements	'	'
Long-term debt	$310,461	$154,335

SUPPLEMENTAL_BALANCE_SHEET_INF2

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'	'
Other receivables	$45,461	$36,029
Prepaid expenses	45,659	34,572
Total	$91,120	$70,601

SUPPLEMENTAL_CASH_FLOW_INFORMA2

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Cash paid for:	'	'
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	$55,457	$67,513
Income taxes, net of refunds received	691	-811
Non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'
Property, fixtures and equipment included in accrued expenses	7,082	4,876
Declared dividends to shareholders included in accrued expenses	$985	$974

EXIT_OR_DISPOSAL_ACTIVITIES_De

EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13
Changes in exit or disposal activities	'	'	'
Accrued balance at the beginning of the period	'	'	$741
Provisions:	276	34	854
Payments:	-167	-945	-243
Accrued balance at the end of the period	550	'	'
Termination Benefits	'	'	'
Changes in exit or disposal activities	'	'	'
Accrued balance at the beginning of the period	'	'	741
Provisions:	225	1	55
Payments:	-116	-160	-196
Accrued balance at the end of the period	550	'	'
Other Costs	'	'	'
Changes in exit or disposal activities	'	'	'
Provisions:	51	33	799
Payments:	($51)	($785)	($47)

EMPLOYEE_DEFINED_AND_POSTRETIR2

EMPLOYEE DEFINED AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Pension Plans	'	'	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefit plan	'	'	'	'
Interest cost	$1,997	$2,116	$5,994	$6,350
Expected return on plan assets	-2,235	-2,157	-6,706	-6,471
Recognition of net actuarial loss (gain)	1,642	1,689	4,925	5,068
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	1,404	1,648	4,213	4,947
Employer contributions to defined benefit plan	'	'	'	'
Contributions to benefit plan	'	'	11,198	'
Anticipated additional contributions in remainder of the fiscal year	'	'	2,009	'
Pension Plans | Expected annual contributions	'	'	'	'
Employer contributions to defined benefit plan	'	'	'	'
Contributions to benefit plan	'	'	13,207	'
Postretirement Benefit Plan	'	'	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefit plan	'	'	'	'
Interest cost	30	35	91	106
Recognition of net actuarial loss (gain)	-91	-93	-272	-280
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	-61	-58	-181	-174
Employer contributions to defined benefit plan	'	'	'	'
Contributions to benefit plan	'	'	153	'
Anticipated additional contributions in remainder of the fiscal year	'	'	437	'
Postretirement Benefit Plan | Expected annual contributions	'	'	'	'
Employer contributions to defined benefit plan	'	'	'	'
Contributions to benefit plan	'	'	$590	'

LONGTERM_DEBT_Details

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	28-May-13	Feb. 22, 2013	28-May-13	Jun. 27, 2013	13-May-13	13-May-13	28-May-13	Jun. 27, 2013
	2014 Notes	2014 Notes	2017 Notes	2017 Notes	2017 Notes	2017 Notes	2021 Notes	2014 Notes and 2017 Notes
						Maximum
Long-term debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Principal amount of debt purchased or redeemed	$30,059	$65,000	$187,706	$85,000	'	'	'	'
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	'	10.25%	'	'	10.63%	'	8.00%	'
Aggregate principal amount of outstanding debt for which the entity commenced tender offers	'	'	'	'	'	223,000	'	'
Principal amount of debt issued	'	'	'	'	'	'	350,000	'
Percentage of outstanding notes repurchased pursuant to tender offers	43.60%	'	56.90%	'	'	'	'	'
Redemption price (as a percent)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%
Amount of outstanding indebtedness paid	'	'	'	$272,706	'	'	'	'

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
INCOME TAXES	'	'
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	$178,106	$152,735
The amount by which gross unrecognized tax benefits could decrease due to expiration of certain statutes of limitations within next 12 months	$118	'

COMPREHENSIVE_LOSS_Details

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013
Tax expense of other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'
Tax effect recorded on the changes recognized within other comprehensive income	$0	$0

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_SUB2

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Details) (USD $)

Nov. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Jan. 28, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Jan. 28, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Jan. 28, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Jan. 28, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Consolidating Eliminations

Consolidating Eliminations

Parent

Parent

Parent

Parent

Issuer

Issuer

Issuer

Issuer

Issuer

Guarantor Subsidiaries

Guarantor Subsidiaries

Guarantor Subsidiaries

Guarantor Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

store

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of stores contributed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Current assets:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents

$8,082

$7,926

$8,104

$14,272

'

'

$1

$1

$1

$1

'

$3,038

$3,414

$3,650

$4,695

$5,043

$4,511

$4,453

$9,576

'

'

Merchandise inventories

914,603

758,400

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

590,837

493,780

'

'

323,766

264,620

'

'

'

'

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

91,120

70,601

'

'

-578

-578

'

'

'

'

'

83,315

62,855

'

'

4,439

4,414

'

'

3,944

3,910

Total current assets

1,013,805

836,927

'

'

-578

-578

1

1

'

'

'

677,190

560,049

'

'

333,248

273,545

'

'

3,944

3,910

Property, fixtures and equipment at cost, net

649,966

652,822

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

234,300

221,966

'

'

172,501

179,437

'

'

243,165

251,419

Deferred income taxes

16,659

15,010

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,114

6,216

'

'

10,545

8,794

'

'

'

'

Intangible assets, net

104,932

110,563

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,102

36,666

'

'

70,830

73,897

'

'

'

'

Investment in and advances to (from) affiliates

'

'

'

'

-750,561

-805,587

48,873

110,605

'

'

'

429,589

366,851

'

'

272,151

328,183

'

'

-52

-52

Other long-term assets

23,139

18,887

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,711

17,389

'

'

504

343

'

'

924

1,155

Total assets

1,808,501

1,634,209

'

'

-751,139

-806,165

48,874

110,606

'

'

'

1,403,006

1,209,137

'

'

859,779

864,199

'

'

247,981

256,432

Current liabilities:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accounts payable

351,281

193,898

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

351,281

193,898

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued payroll and benefits

25,369

32,410

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,115

26,899

'

'

4,254

5,511

'

'

'

'

Accrued expenses

161,224

165,536

'

'

-578

-578

'

'

'

'

'

92,851

86,686

'

'

68,875

79,350

'

'

76

78

Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases

11,125

79,811

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

669

69,874

'

'

3,209

3,034

'

'

7,247

6,903

Deferred income taxes

23,222

20,256

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,290

9,777

'

'

12,932

10,479

'

'

'

'

Income taxes payable

4

739

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

12

'

'

'

727

'

'

'

'

Total current liabilities

572,225

492,650

'

'

-578

-578

'

'

'

'

'

476,210

387,146

'

'

89,270

99,101

'

'

7,323

6,981

Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, less current maturities

981,385

821,342

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

723,512

555,532

'

'

43,850

46,279

'

'

214,023

219,531

Other long-term liabilities

206,017

209,611

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

154,633

155,208

'

'

49,707

52,815

'

'

1,677

1,588

Total liabilities

1,759,627

1,523,603

'

'

-578

-578

'

'

'

'

'

1,354,355

1,097,886

'

'

182,827

198,195

'

'

223,023

228,100

Total shareholders' equity

48,874

110,606

'

'

-750,561

-805,587

48,874

110,606

'

'

'

48,651

111,251

'

'

676,952

666,004

'

'

24,958

28,332

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$1,808,501

$1,634,209

'

'

($751,139)

($806,165)

$48,874

$110,606

'

'

'

$1,403,006

$1,209,137

'

'

$859,779

$864,199

'

'

$247,981

$256,432

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_SUB3

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$651,161	$668,731	$1,855,205	$1,904,357
Other income	15,412	14,389	44,236	40,320
Total	666,573	683,120	1,899,441	1,944,677
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Costs of merchandise sold	412,932	424,219	1,185,528	1,226,151
Selling, general and administrative	215,204	224,846	651,553	672,521
Depreciation and amortization	21,149	21,481	65,248	67,093
Amortization of lease-related interests	1,117	1,168	3,388	3,529
Impairment charges	321	593	452	712
Income (loss) from operations	15,850	10,813	-6,728	-25,329
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	-16,492	-19,995	-52,747	-61,274
Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	-20	-617	-4,297	-8,087
Loss before income taxes	-662	-9,799	-63,772	-94,690
Income tax provision (benefit)	269	349	1,123	1,277
Net loss	-931	-10,148	-64,895	-95,967
Consolidating Eliminations	'	'	'	'
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	-7,306	-6,669	-22,353	-20,414
Income (loss) from operations	7,306	6,669	22,353	20,414
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Intercompany income	-11,988	-6,669	-35,557	-20,414
Equity in (losses) earnings of subsidiaries	-12,532	3,667	51,367	104,210
Interest expense, net	4,682	'	13,204	'
Loss before income taxes	-12,532	3,667	51,367	104,210
Income tax provision (benefit)	-261	-582	-1,584	-1,931
Net loss	-12,271	4,249	52,951	106,141
Parent | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'	'	'
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Equity in (losses) earnings of subsidiaries	-662	-9,799	-63,772	-94,690
Loss before income taxes	-662	-9,799	-63,772	-94,690
Income tax provision (benefit)	269	349	1,123	1,277
Net loss	-931	-10,148	-64,895	-95,967
Issuer | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations	'	'	'	'
Net sales	376,348	383,809	1,076,195	1,095,249
Other income	8,881	8,164	25,325	22,342
Total	385,229	391,973	1,101,520	1,117,591
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Costs of merchandise sold	240,501	246,388	691,896	710,323
Selling, general and administrative	131,649	135,787	397,545	408,614
Depreciation and amortization	9,913	9,723	31,200	31,143
Amortization of lease-related interests	425	484	1,312	1,468
Impairment charges	321	593	452	712
Income (loss) from operations	2,420	-1,002	-20,885	-34,669
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Intercompany income	439	'	1,407	'
Equity in (losses) earnings of subsidiaries	13,194	6,132	12,405	-9,520
Interest expense, net	-16,695	-14,312	-52,402	-43,583
Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	-20	-617	-4,297	-6,918
Loss before income taxes	-662	-9,799	-63,772	-94,690
Income tax provision (benefit)	269	349	1,123	1,277
Net loss	-931	-10,148	-64,895	-95,967
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations	'	'	'	'
Net sales	274,813	284,922	779,010	809,108
Other income	6,531	6,225	18,911	17,978
Total	281,344	291,147	797,921	827,086
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Costs of merchandise sold	172,431	177,831	493,632	515,828
Selling, general and administrative	90,831	95,700	276,271	287,807
Depreciation and amortization	8,484	9,007	25,794	27,617
Amortization of lease-related interests	692	684	2,076	2,061
Income (loss) from operations	8,906	7,925	148	-6,227
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Intercompany income	4,898	18	13,980	55
Interest expense, net	-891	-1,987	-2,718	-6,442
Loss before income taxes	12,913	5,956	11,410	-12,614
Income tax provision (benefit)	-8	233	461	654
Net loss	12,921	5,723	10,949	-13,268
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'	'	'
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	30	28	90	-3,486
Depreciation and amortization	2,752	2,751	8,254	8,333
Income (loss) from operations	-2,782	-2,779	-8,344	-4,847
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Intercompany income	6,651	6,651	20,170	20,359
Interest expense, net	-3,588	-3,696	-10,831	-11,249
Loss on exchange/extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	-1,169
Loss before income taxes	281	176	995	3,094
Net loss	$281	$176	$995	$3,094

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_SUB4

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	($931)	($10,148)	($64,895)	($95,967)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	1,551	1,596	4,653	4,788
Comprehensive income (loss)	620	-8,552	-60,242	-91,179
Consolidating Eliminations	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	-12,271	4,249	52,951	106,141
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	-1,551	-1,596	-4,653	-4,788
Comprehensive income (loss)	-13,822	2,653	48,298	101,353
Parent | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	-931	-10,148	-64,895	-95,967
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	1,551	1,596	4,653	4,788
Comprehensive income (loss)	620	-8,552	-60,242	-91,179
Issuer | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	-931	-10,148	-64,895	-95,967
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	1,551	1,596	4,653	4,788
Comprehensive income (loss)	620	-8,552	-60,242	-91,179
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	12,921	5,723	10,949	-13,268
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	12,921	5,723	10,949	-13,268
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	281	176	995	3,094
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	$281	$176	$995	$3,094

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_SUB5

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Details 4) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	($23,391)	($71,573)
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-60,780	-57,567
Proceeds from sale of property, fixtures and equipment	1,274	8,258
Net cash used in investing activities	-59,506	-49,309
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-917,791	-406,539
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	1,007,791	544,636
Debt exchange costs paid	'	-6,684
Deferred financing costs paid	-8,712	-878
Cash dividends paid	-1,966	-2,904
Restricted shares forfeited in lieu of payroll taxes	-2,134	-1,660
Proceeds from stock options exercised	595	537
Increase (Decrease) in book overdraft balances	5,270	-11,794
Net cash provided by financing activities	83,053	114,714
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	156	-6,168
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	7,926	14,272
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8,082	8,104
Consolidating Eliminations	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-7,368	-6,757
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Intercompany investing activity	1,032	2,264
Net cash used in investing activities	1,032	2,264
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Intercompany financing activity	6,336	4,493
Net cash provided by financing activities	6,336	4,493
Parent | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	4,100	4,564
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Intercompany investing activity	-595	-537
Net cash used in investing activities	-595	-537
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Cash dividends paid	-1,966	-2,904
Restricted shares forfeited in lieu of payroll taxes	-2,134	-1,660
Proceeds from stock options exercised	595	537
Net cash provided by financing activities	-3,505	-4,027
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1	1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1	1
Issuer | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-44,641	-85,349
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-48,580	-43,251
Intercompany investing activity	-437	-1,727
Proceeds from sale of property, fixtures and equipment	1,272	23
Net cash used in investing activities	-47,745	-44,955
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-910,373	-393,117
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	1,007,791	544,636
Intercompany financing activity	-1,966	-2,904
Debt exchange costs paid	'	-6,684
Deferred financing costs paid	-8,712	-878
Increase (Decrease) in book overdraft balances	5,270	-11,794
Net cash provided by financing activities	92,010	129,259
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-376	-1,045
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	3,414	4,695
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	3,038	3,650
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	14,984	11,271
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-12,200	-14,316
Proceeds from sale of property, fixtures and equipment	2	1
Net cash used in investing activities	-12,198	-14,315
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-2,254	-2,079
Net cash provided by financing activities	-2,254	-2,079
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	532	-5,123
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,511	9,576
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	5,043	4,453
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	9,534	4,698
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property, fixtures and equipment	'	8,234
Net cash used in investing activities	'	8,234
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-5,164	-11,343
Intercompany financing activity	-4,370	-1,589
Net cash provided by financing activities	($9,534)	($12,932)

SUBSEQUENT_EVENT_Details

SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 18, 2013
		Subsequent event
Subsequent Event	'	'
Quarterly cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$0.15	$0.05