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Reserves Related to Former Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Aug. 02, 2014
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items] |
Decrease in reserve for lease related obligations of former operations classified as discontinued operations | $ (6,500)
Minimum |
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items] |
Former operations reserve to be paid, in years | 2 years
Maximum |
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items] |
Former operations reserve to be paid, in years | 3 years
BJ's Wholesale Club |
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items] |
Number of leases on which company is liable | 11
Bob's Stores |
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items] |
Number of leases on which company is liable | 4

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- Definition Number of leases on which company is liable. + References No definition available. + Details
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