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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 02, 2014 Y Store | Feb. 03, 2013 | Jan. 29, 2012
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of stores | 585 |  |
Inventory obsolescence reserves | $ 10,406,000 | $ 12,273,000 |
Percentage change in inventory reserves that would not have a material effect on net income | 10.00% |  |
Prepaid catalog expenses, amortization period minimum, months | Six |  |
Prepaid catalog expenses, amortization period maximum, months | Nine |  |
Advertising expenses | 325,708,000 | 318,338,000 | 301,316,000
Asset impairment and early lease termination charges | 561,000 | 6,071,000 | 3,194,000
Goodwill included in other assets, net | 18,946,000 | 18,951,000 |
Self-insurance reserves | $ 21,755,000 | $ 20,275,000 |
Period of recognition for gift cards and merchandise credits, years | 4 |  |
Majority Period Of Catalog Amortization |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Prepaid catalog expenses, amortization period minimum, months | Four |  |
Prepaid catalog expenses, amortization period maximum, months | Five |  |

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