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Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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May 04, 2019 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Minimum percentage of pension liability | 80.00%
Unfunded Plan |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Expected future employer contributions, remainder of fiscal 2020 | $ 4.8

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