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PROPOSED ACQUISITON (Details)

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PROPOSED ACQUISITON (Details) (Family Dollar [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Aug. 02, 2014
Aug. 02, 2014
Jul. 27, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Business acquisition price per share (usd per share)     $ 59.60
Expected merger related expenses   $ 174  
Business acquisition transaction costs 7.5    
Expected capitalizable costs related to proposed merger   172.2  
Deferred Finance Costs $ 12.8 $ 12.8  
Common Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Conversion of stock (shares) 0.2484    
Common Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Conversion of stock (shares) 0.3036