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Reserve Activity (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Nov. 02, 2013 | Oct. 27, 2012
Schedule Of Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items] |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ 45,229 | $ 45,381
A.J. Wright closing costs |  | 16,000
Interest accretion | 1,080 | 536
Lease-related obligations | (9,591) | (10,008)
Termination benefits and all other | (516) | (1,124)
Balance at end of period | $ 36,202 | $ 50,785

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