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Rollforward of Goodwill by Component (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Feb. 01, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 169,022 | $ 169,273 | $ 170,288
Additions | 25,233 |  |
Adjustment to purchase price |  |  | (781)
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill | (344) | (251) | (234)
Ending balance | 193,911 | 169,022 | 169,273
Winners |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 1,741 | 1,992 | 2,226
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill | (154) | (251) | (234)
Ending balance | 1,587 | 1,741 | 1,992
Sierra Trading Post |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 97,254 | 97,254 | 98,035
Additions | 0 |  |
Adjustment to purchase price |  |  | (781)
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance | 97,254 | 97,254 | 97,254
Trade Secret |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 0 |  |
Additions | 25,233 |  |
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill | (190) |  |
Ending balance | 25,043 | 0 |
Marmaxx |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 70,027 | 70,027 | 70,027
Additions | 0 |  |
Adjustment to purchase price |  |  | 0
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0
Ending balance | $ 70,027 | $ 70,027 | $ 70,027

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