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Reconciliation of Level 3 Plan Assets Measured at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Common/Collective Trusts
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$ 13,158	$ 14,775
Earned income, net of management expenses	671	1,258
Unrealized gain on investment	676	39
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(4,084)	(2,914)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	10,421	13,158
Limited Partnership
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	11,064	12,042
Earned income, net of management expenses	312	348
Unrealized gain on investment	507	595
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(4,170)	(1,921)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$ 7,713	$ 11,064

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Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets.

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