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Segment Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Nov. 03, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 51.5	$ 39.4	$ 150.0	$ 101.6
Long-term assets	$ 59.3	$ 31.3	$ 59.3	$ 31.3

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