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Reserve Activity (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 01, 2014 | Feb. 02, 2013 | Jan. 28, 2012
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ 45,229 | $ 45,381 | $ 54,695
A.J. Wright closing costs | (3,312) | 16,000 | 32,686
Interest accretion | 1,440 | 996 | 861
Lease-related obligations | (11,088) | (15,682) | (21,821)
Termination benefits and all other | (906) | (1,466) | (21,040)
Balance at end of year | $ 31,363 | $ 45,229 | $ 45,381

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