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Reserves Related to Former Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	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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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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