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Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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May 03, 2014 | May 04, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Realized gains/losses on derivative | $ 7.2 | $ 10.6
Diesel Fuel Contracts for First Nine Months of Fiscal 2015 |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Hedge of diesel fuel requirement | 49.00% |

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