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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 02, 2013 | Jan. 28, 2012 | Jan. 29, 2011
Sales Return Reserve |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Period | $ 22,348 | $ 17,151 | $ 16,855
Amounts Charged to Net Income | 1,603,462 | 1,387,956 | 1,051,999
Write-Offs Against Reserve | 1,589,192 | 1,382,759 | 1,051,703
Balance End of Period | 36,618 | 22,348 | 17,151
Reserves Related To Former Operations |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Period | 45,381 | 54,695 | 35,897
Amounts Charged to Net Income | 16,996 | 33,547 | 32,575
Write-Offs Against Reserve | 17,148 | 42,861 | 13,777
Balance End of Period | 45,229 | 45,381 | 54,695
Casualty Insurance Reserve |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Period | 9,079 | 14,241 | 17,116
Amounts Charged to Net Income | 6,436 | (3,942) | (555)
Write-Offs Against Reserve | 883 | 1,220 | 2,320
Balance End of Period | 14,632 | 9,079 | 14,241
Computer Intrusion Reserve |  |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Period | 15,864 | 17,340 | 23,481
Amounts Charged to Net Income |  |  | (1,550)
Write-Offs Against Reserve | 97 | 1,476 | 4,591
Balance End of Period | $ 15,767 | $ 15,864 | $ 17,340

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