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Reserve Activity (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 02, 2013 | Jan. 28, 2012 | Jan. 29, 2011
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ 45,381 | $ 54,695 | $ 35,897
Reduction in reserve for lease related obligations of former operations classified as discontinued operations |  |  | (6,000)
A.J. Wright closing costs | 16,000 | 32,686 | 37,100
Interest accretion | 996 | 861 | 1,475
Lease related obligations | (15,682) | (21,821) | (7,155)
Termination benefits and all other | (1,466) | (21,040) | (6,622)
Balance at end of year | $ 45,229 | $ 45,381 | $ 54,695

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