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Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 28, 2017 | Jan. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | $ (16,402) | $ 17,615 | $ 32,917
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 | (17,250) | (3,927) | 7,413
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 | 3,906 | (21,797) | (16,050)
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 | (8,684) | (5,768) |
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 | $ 5,626 | $ 49,107 | $ 41,554

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