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Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 29, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 29, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | $ 10,886 | $ 2,176 | $ (19,984) | $ 8,136
Intercompany Balances, Primarily And Related Interest | Fair Value Hedges | Selling, General And Administrative Expenses |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | (10,549) | (730) | (23,835) | 6,978
Diesel Fuel Contracts | Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected | Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | 4,241 | (2,405) | 3,012 | (11,696)
Intercompany Billings In Europe, Primarily Merchandise Related | Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected | Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | (5,911) |  | (14,987) |
Merchandise Purchase Commitments | Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected | Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | $ 23,105 | $ 5,311 | $ 15,826 | $ 12,854

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