Schedule of Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Quarterly Results Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Share-Based Payments Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings per Share Comprehensive Income Note [Text Block] Comprehensive Income Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Shareholders' Equity Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Derivatives Long-term Debt [Text Block] Long-Term Debt Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Property and Equipment FTC Settlement Agreement FTC Settlement Agreement Disclosure [Text Block] Includes disclosure of the settlement agreement reached with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Business Combination Nature of Operations [Text Block] Description of Business Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Document and Entity Information Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total shareholders' equity Balances Balances Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Current Deferred income taxes Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Restricted cash Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventory, Finished Goods Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Sum of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings and aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Deferred income taxes Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization Goodwill Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization Deferred income taxes Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets. Total assets Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current Current installments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued payroll, bonus and other benefits due team members Dividends Payable, Current Dividends payable Other Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Common Stock, Including Additional Paid in Capital Common stock, no par value, 300,000 shares authorized, 171,899 and 140,542 shares issued and outstanding in 2010 and 2009, respectively Common Stock, No Par Value Common stock, no par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Balances (in shares) Balances (in shares) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and contingencies Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Consolidated Statements of Operations Sales Revenue, Net Sales Gross Profit Gross profit General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expenses Pre-Opening Costs Pre-opening expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Interest Expense Interest expense Investment Income, Nonoperating Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest Income before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Net income Preferred Stock Dividends Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Income available to common shareholders Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted basis (in shares) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Cash flows from operating activities Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets Share-based Compensation Share-based payment expense LIFO benefit LIFO Expense (Benefit) The net change in the LIFO inventory reserve during the period, which has no impact on cash. Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax expense (benefit) Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Other Other Net change in current assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories Merchandise inventories Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities Accrued payroll, bonus and other benefits due team members Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Acquisition of intangible assets Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Purchase of available-for-sale securities Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities Sale of available-for-sale securities Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Increase in restricted cash Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Payment for purchase of acquired entities, net of cash acquired Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Payments of Dividends, Common Stock Common stock dividends paid Payments of Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Preferred stock dividends paid Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Purchase of treasury stock Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock, net Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Proceeds from long-term borrowings Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Other financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net change in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Interest Paid, Net Interest paid Income Taxes Paid, Net Federal and state income taxes paid Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease) Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Statement Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income Statement [Table] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Common stock Common Stock in Treasury Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Retained earnings Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities Conversion of preferred stock (in shares) Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Change in unrealized loss on cash flow hedge instruments, net of income taxes Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income Dividends, Common Stock Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities Conversion of preferred stock Asset Impairment Charges Impairment of long-lived assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Net change in other long-term liabilities Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Reclassification adjustments for amounts included in income, net of income taxes Reclassification Adjustments for Amounts Included in Income, Net of Income Taxes Total may include reclassification adjustments, presented net of tax, for unrealized holding gain or loss related to ongoing interest payments as well as the reclassification adjustment for accumulated gains and losses from the effective portion of designated cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income that were realized during the reporting period. Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Change in unrealized losses, net of income taxes Redeemable Preferred Stock Dividends Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options Cumulative Effect of Initial Adoption of FIN 48 Cumulative effect of new accounting standard adoption Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition, Value Share-based payment expense Stockholders' Equity, Other Other Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) Other (in shares) Shares Issued Other This element represents movements included in the statement of changes in stockholders' equity relating to shares information which are not separately disclosed or provided for elsewhere in the taxonomy. Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount Series A redeemable preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 425 shares authorized, zero and 425 shares issued and outstanding in 2010 and 2009, respectively Temporary Equity, Shares Authorized Series A redeemable preferred stock, shares authorized Temporary Equity, Shares Issued Series A redeemable preferred stock, shares issued Temporary Equity, Shares Outstanding Series A redeemable preferred stock, shares outstanding Series A redeemable preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Temporary Equity Par Value Face amount or stated value per share of redeemable preferred stock (or temporary equity) generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Shareholders' equity: Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Reserves for Closed Properties Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Leases Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Purchase of treasury stock Treasury Stock, Value, Retired, Cost Method Retirement of treasury stock Comprehensive income Receivables, Net, Current Accounts receivable Inventory, Net Merchandise inventories Nonoperating Income (Expense) Investment and other income Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash Preferred stock dividends Redeemable preferred stock dividends Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Dividends ($0.87 - 2007, $0.60 - 2008, per common share) Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities Other current liabilities Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested Proceeds received from divestiture, net Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Leases Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Team Member 401(k) Plan Deferred lease liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Lease Liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the lease liabilities payable that would be payable in future. Development costs of new locations Development Costs of New Locations The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets, including cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets, related to new store development. Other property and equipment expenditures Other Property and Equipment Expenditures The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets, excluding costs related to new store development. Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Issuance of common stock Deferred lease liabilities Deferred Lease Liabilities For a classified balance sheet, the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement (including rent holidays and tenant improvement allowances) and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, more than one year after the balance sheet date. Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs The aggregate costs related to goods sold during the reporting period, net of discounts and allowances, distribution and food preparation costs, and shipping and handling costs. Occupancy costs include store rental costs, property taxes, utility costs, repair and maintenance, and property insurance. Relocation, store closure and lease termination costs Relocation Store Closure and Lease Termination Costs The charge against or credit to earnings in the period, comprised of costs incurred associated with an exit or disposal activity other than for discontinued operations as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, relocating employees, and costs associated with the acceleration of depreciation or impairment of related long-lived assets. Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans Issuance of Common Stock, Value, Pursuant to T M Stock Plans Value of stock issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan or employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans (in shares) Issuance of Common Stock, Shares, Pursuant to T M Stock Plans Number of shares issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan or employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Schedule of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Text Block] Redeemable Preferred Stock Available-for-sale Securities, Current Short-term investments - available-for-sale securities Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent Long-term investments - available-for-sale securities Basis of Presentation Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Summary of Significant Accounting Policies FTC Settlement Agreement Property and Equipment Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Reserves for Closed Properties Long-Term Debt Redeemable Preferred Stock Comprehensive Income. Earnings per Share Share-Based Payments Commitments and Contingencies Subsequent Events Description of Business Business Combination Derivatives Leases Income Taxes Equity Team Member 401(k) Plan Quarterly Results Non-cash transaction: Change in unrealized losses, net of income taxes Other Comprehensive Income, Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses), Net of Tax Change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative estimates designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges, as well as unrealized holding gain or loss on the total of unsold securities during the period. Both components are shown net of tax and after reclassification adjustments, as applicable. Redeemable preferred stock dividends Preferred Stock Dividends, Declared or Settled Preferred Stock dividend declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid, either in cash or settled in stock, and unpaid dividends during the period. Redeemable preferred stock dividends (in shares) Preferred Stock Dividends, Shares, Declared or Settled Number of shares issued, in lieu of cash settlement, for a preferred stock conversion during the period. Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted Conversion of redeemable preferred stock into common stock Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation Disclosure [Text Block] Description containing the entire organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure. Describes the entity's fiscal year or other fiscal period. This disclosure may include identification of the fiscal period end-date, the length of the fiscal period, any reporting period lag between the entity and its subsidiaries, or equity investees. The disclosure also indicates the relative importance of its operations by geographic area (for example, revenues and assets). Direct store expenses Direct Store Expenses Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Excludes General and Administrative Expense. Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Stock Issued Issuance of restricted common stock as share-based payment Equity Disclosure Text Block Disclosures related to accounts comprising shareholders' equity, excluding other comprehensive income. Includes: (1) balances of common stock, preferred stock, other capital and retained earnings; (2) amount and nature of changes in separate accounts, including the number of shares authorized and outstanding, and number of shares issued upon exercise and conversion; (3) rights and privileges of each class of stock authorized; (4) basis of treasury stock, if other than cost, and amounts paid and accounting treatment for treasury stock purchased significantly in excess of market; (5) dividends paid or payable per share and in the aggregate for each class of stock for each period presented; (6) dividend restrictions and accumulated preferred dividends in arrears (in aggregate and per share amount); (7) impact of change in accounting principle, initial adoption of new accounting principle and correction of an error in previously issued financial statements. Equity