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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Policies - Roll Forward of Goodwill by Component (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 02, 2019 | Feb. 03, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 100,069 | $ 195,871
Impairment |  | (97,254)
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill | (2,517) | 1,452
Ending balance | 97,552 | 100,069
Winners |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 1,784 | 1,686
Impairment |  | 0
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill | (92) | 98
Ending balance | 1,692 | 1,784
Sierra Trading Post |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 0 | 97,254
Impairment |  | (97,254)
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill |  | 0
Ending balance | 0 | 0
T.K. Maxx |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 28,258 | 26,904
Impairment |  | 0
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill | (2,425) | 1,354
Ending balance | 25,833 | 28,258
Marmaxx |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 70,027 | 70,027
Impairment |  | 0
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill |  | 0
Ending balance | $ 70,027 | $ 70,027

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