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Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 02, 2019 | Feb. 03, 2018 | Jan. 28, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivative | $ 79,066 | $ (39,775) | $ (16,402)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily And Related Interest | Fair Value Hedges | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivative | (2,674) | 1,207 | (17,250)
Intercompany Dividends | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivative | 18,823 |  |
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) on derivative | 1,373 | 7,946 | 3,906
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) on derivative | 1,137 | (3,042) | (8,684)
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) on derivative | $ 60,407 | $ (45,886) | $ 5,626

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