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Reserves Related to Former Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013 BJ's Wholesale Club	Nov. 02, 2013 Bob's Stores
Schedule Of Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]
Increase in reserve for lease related obligations of former operations classified as discontinued operations	$ 16,000
Former operations reserve to be paid, in years	3 years
Number of leases on which company is liable		12	4

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Consolidation Costs.

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Former operations reserve to be paid

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Number of leases on which company is liable.

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